What is the definition of physical weathering?(1 point)

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the transport of rock and sediments by wind and water
the transport of rock and sediments by wind and water

the expansion and contraction of rock due to changes in temperature
the expansion and contraction of rock due to changes in temperature

the formation of new minerals from rock due to chemical reactions
the formation of new minerals from rock due to chemical reactions

the breakdown of rock and sediments into smaller pieces

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The definition of physical weathering is the breakdown of rock and sediments into smaller pieces.