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

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

a crack in rock growing larger as water freezes in it
a crack in rock growing larger as water freezes in it

lichen releasing a weak acid that dissolves rock
lichen releasing a weak acid that dissolves rock

microscopic organisms producing compounds that break down rock
microscopic organisms producing compounds that break down rock

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An example of physical weathering is a crack in rock growing larger as water freezes in it. This process, known as freeze-thaw weathering, involves water seeping into cracks in the rock, freezing, and then expanding, which causes the rock to break apart.