An example of physical weathering is a crack in rock growing larger as water freezes in it. This process, known as freeze-thaw weathering, occurs when water enters cracks in the rock and freezes, causing the rock to expand and eventually break apart.
Which is an example of physical weathering?(1 point)
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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
a crack in rock growing larger as water freezes in it
a crack in rock growing larger as water freezes in it
bits of iron in rock rusting when exposed to oxygen and water
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