What is physical weathering? the movement of rock from one place to another

the movement of rock from one place to another

the building up of rock that has been brought from other places
the building up of rock that has been brought from other places

the breaking of rock into smaller pieces from nonchemical processes
the breaking of rock into smaller pieces from nonchemical processes

the transformation of rocks into some other type of materials

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Physical weathering refers to the breaking of rock into smaller pieces from nonchemical processes. This process occurs due to various physical forces such as temperature changes, freeze-thaw cycles, abrasion, and pressure release, which do not alter the chemical composition of the rock but instead fragment it into smaller particles.

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