Earth's Processes: Weathering and Erosion Unit Test

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Which describes the physical weathering of rock by water?(1 point)
Responses

Water dissolves rock into a solution.
Water dissolves rock into a solution.

Water carries away pieces of rock.
Water carries away pieces of rock.

Water breaks down a rock into smaller pieces with the same composition as the larger rock.
Water breaks down a rock into smaller pieces with the same composition as the larger rock.

Any break down of a rock is the same as physical weathering of rock by water.

Answer 1

The correct response that describes the physical weathering of rock by water is:

Water breaks down a rock into smaller pieces with the same composition as the larger rock.

This definition accurately represents physical weathering, which involves the mechanical breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments without changing their chemical composition.