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

Responses

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

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

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.

1 answer

The correct response is: The longer the rock has been exposed, the more it has weathered.

This indicates that over time, as rocks are subjected to various environmental factors such as temperature changes, water, and wind, they will continue to undergo physical weathering processes.