The mole pictured below has strong front feet designed for digging tunnels and pushing dirt out of the way.
What type of weathering is this an example of?
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Responses
Chemical weathering because there was a chemical reaction.
Chemical weathering because there was a chemical reaction.
Physical weathering because no chemical reactions occurred.
Physical weathering because no chemical reactions occurred.
Physical weathering because there was a chemical reaction.
Physical weathering because there was a chemical reaction.
This is not an example of weathering.
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The correct response is:
Physical weathering because no chemical reactions occurred.
The mole's digging action is an example of physical weathering, as it involves the mechanical process of breaking down soil and rocks without altering their chemical composition.
