How is chemical weathering different from physical weathering? (1 point)

Question

O Chemical weathering involves plants and animals, while physical weathering does not.
O Chemical weather resus in the breakdown orock, wile physical wednering does not
O Chemical weathering forms new substances, while physical weathering does not.
• Chemical weathering requires a reaction with water, while physical weathering does not.

Answer 1

The correct distinction is: O Chemical weathering forms new substances, while physical weathering does not.

Chemical weathering involves chemical reactions that alter the minerals in rocks, leading to the formation of new substances, while physical weathering involves the mechanical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition.