Question

Each example of rock weathering can be categorized as either physical weathering or chemical weathering. Drag each item to the correct location. (2 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Physical Weathering Chemical Weathering

responses
a prairie dog burrowing a hole in a rock
bits of iron in rock rusting when exposed to oxygen and water
an insect digging a hole in a rock for its home
wind blowing off bits of a rock over time
limestone in rock dissolving when acid rain flows across it
certain metals in rocks oxidizing by exposure to air

Answer 1

Here is the categorization of the rock weathering examples:

**Physical Weathering**
- a prairie dog burrowing a hole in a rock
- an insect digging a hole in a rock for its home
- wind blowing off bits of a rock over time

**Chemical Weathering**
- bits of iron in rock rusting when exposed to oxygen and water
- limestone in rock dissolving when acid rain flows across it
- certain metals in rocks oxidizing by exposure to air