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 breakdown of rock and sediments into smaller pieces
the breakdown of rock and sediments into smaller pieces

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
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The definition of physical weathering is:

the breakdown of rock and sediments into smaller pieces.

This process occurs without any change in the chemical composition of the rock.