Which is 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 correct example of physical weathering is:

rock breaking apart when it falls from a cliff.

This type of weathering involves the physical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition.