Each example of rock weathering can be categorized as either physical weathering or chemical weathering. Drag each item to the correct location. (2 points)

Question

Put responses in the correct input to answer the question.
Physical Weathering 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 rock oxidizing by exposure to air
wind blowing off bits of rock over time
a prairie dog burrowing a hole in a rock
an insect digging a hole in rock for its home

Answer 1

Physical Weathering: wind blowing off bits of rock over time, a prairie dog burrowing a hole in a rock, an insect digging a hole in rock for its home
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 rock oxidizing by exposure to air