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How does time affect the physical weathering of a rock?(1 point)
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The longer the rock has been exposed, the more it has weathered.
The longer the rock has been exposed, the more it has weathered.
Over time, the rock will become flat, slowing the rate of physical weathering.
Over time, the rock will become flat, slowing the rate of physical weathering.
Time does not affect physical weathering, only chemical weathering.
Time does not affect physical weathering, only chemical weathering.
Rock weathers the most when first exposed, then more slowly.
Rock weathers the most when first exposed, then more slowly.
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The longer the rock has been exposed, the more it has weathered.
Explanation: physical weathering is cumulative — repeated freeze–thaw, abrasion, thermal expansion, etc., over time break the rock down, so longer exposure produces more weathering (though the rate can change as the rock becomes smaller or smoother).
Explanation: physical weathering is cumulative — repeated freeze–thaw, abrasion, thermal expansion, etc., over time break the rock down, so longer exposure produces more weathering (though the rate can change as the rock becomes smaller or smoother).
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