Which ijavascript:void(0)s an example of physical weathering?(1 point)

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rock breaking apart when it falls from a cliff
rock breaking apart when it falls from a cliff

oxygen interacting with minerals in rock
oxygen interacting with minerals in rock

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

bits of iron in rock rusting when exposed to oxygen and water

Answer 1

The example of physical weathering from your options is rock breaking apart when it falls from a cliff. Physical weathering refers to the mechanical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition, which is what occurs when rocks are subjected to physical forces like falling from a height.