Which is an example of chemical weathering?(1 point)

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burrowing animals digging a home in rock
burrowing animals digging a home in rock

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

decomposition of rock when exposed to acidic plants
decomposition of rock when exposed to acidic plants

a crack in rock growing larger as water freezes in it

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An example of chemical weathering is the decomposition of rock when exposed to acidic plants. This process involves a chemical reaction that alters the minerals within the rock, distinguishing it from physical weathering processes such as rock slides or freeze-thaw cycles.