Which are examples of chemical weathering? Choose the two correct answers.(1 point)

Responses

an increase in temperature in daytime causing a rock to crack
an increase in temperature in daytime causing a rock to crack

acid rain breaking down compounds in rock statues
acid rain breaking down compounds in rock statues

rock breaking apart during a rock slide
rock breaking apart during a rock slide

an insect digging a hole in rock for its home
an insect digging a hole in rock for its home

oxidation of certain metals in rock

1 answer

The two correct examples of chemical weathering are:

  1. acid rain breaking down compounds in rock statues
  2. oxidation of certain metals in rock

These processes involve the chemical alteration of minerals within the rocks.