What is an example of a physical weathering?(1 point)

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microscopic organisms producing compounds that break down rock
microscopic organisms producing compounds that break down rock

a rock wearing down due to acid rain
a rock wearing down due to acid rain

a metal tool left outside beginning to rust
a metal tool left outside beginning to rust

bits being blown off a rock by heavy winds
bits being blown off a rock by heavy winds

Answer 1

The correct example of physical weathering is:

bits being blown off a rock by heavy winds.

Physical weathering involves the breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition, and this example fulfills that criterion.