How does time affect the physical weathering of a rock?(1 point)

Responses

The longer the rock has been exposed, the more it has weathered.
The longer the rock has been exposed, the more it has weathered.

Rock weathers the most when first exposed, then more slowly.
Rock weathers the most when first exposed, then more slowly.

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.

1 answer

The correct response is:

The longer the rock has been exposed, the more it has weathered.

This indicates that over time, the processes that lead to physical weathering (such as freeze-thaw cycles, thermal expansion, and mechanical stress) will gradually affect the rock, leading to increased weathering.