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Question
What is an example of a physical weathering?(1 point)
Responses
a rock wearing down due to acid rain
a rock wearing down due to acid rain
a metal tool left outside beginning to rust
a metal tool left outside beginning to rust
microscopic organisms producing compounds that break down rock
microscopic organisms producing compounds that break down rock
bits being blown off a rock by heavy winds
1 answer
The correct response for an example of physical weathering is:
bits being blown off a rock by heavy winds.
Physical weathering involves the mechanical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition. This option illustrates that process well.
