Which is an example of physical weathering?(1 point)

Responses

oxidation of certain metals in rock
oxidation of certain metals in rock - no response given

limestone in rock dissolving when acid rain flows across it
limestone in rock dissolving when acid rain flows across it - no response given

bits of rock rusting when exposed to oxygen and water
bits of rock rusting when exposed to oxygen and water - incorrect

wind blowing off bits of a rock over time

1 answer

The example of physical weathering from the provided responses is:

wind blowing off bits of a rock over time.

Physical weathering involves the mechanical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition, and wind erosion is a process that contributes to this type of weathering.