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 oxidation of certain metals in rock oxidation of certain metals in rock an insect digging a hole in rock for its home an insect digging a hole in rock for its home acid rain breaking down compounds in rock statues acid rain breaking down compounds in rock statues rock breaking apart during a rock slide

Answer 1

The two correct examples of chemical weathering are:

1. Oxidation of certain metals in rock - This process involves a chemical reaction where oxygen reacts with minerals in the rock, altering their composition and weakening the rock structure.

2. Acid rain breaking down compounds in rock statues - Acid rain contains acidic compounds that can chemically react with the minerals in rocks, leading to their breakdown.

Other options, such as physical processes (like temperature-induced cracking or rock slides) and biological processes (like insects digging), do not qualify as chemical weathering.