Choose the statement that correctly compares physical weathering and chemical weathering?(1 point)

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Chemical weathering forms new substances while physical weathering does not.
Chemical weathering forms new substances while physical weathering does not.

Chemical weathering results in the breadown of rock while physical weathering doe not.
Chemical weathering results in the breadown of rock while physical weathering doe not.

Physical weathering forms new substances while chemical weathering does not.
Physical weathering forms new substances while chemical weathering does not.

Physical weathering and chemical weathering are the same process using different terms.

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The correct statement is:

Chemical weathering forms new substances while physical weathering does not.

Chemical weathering involves the alteration of the chemical composition of rocks, leading to the formation of new minerals, while physical weathering (also known as mechanical weathering) involves the physical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.