12. Categorize each example of weathering as either physical or chemical.(2 points)

Question

Physical Weathering Chemical Weathering
Rocks erode by reacting with acid.

Water freezing in the crack of a rock and then breaking the rock.

Answer 1

Here are the categorizations for the examples of weathering you provided:

Physical Weathering:

• Water freezing in the crack of a rock and then breaking the rock.

Chemical Weathering:

• Rocks erode by reacting with acid.