Question

Which of the following best describes physical weathering?
a. A series of chemical changes that wears away at rocks
b. The movement of rocks from one area to another
c. Any large-scale event such as volcanic eruptions or earthquakes
d. A process that breaks down large rocks into smaller pieces

Answer 1

Answer:

d. A process that breaks down large rocks into smaller pieces..

Answer 2

Answer:

d. A process that breaks down large rocks into smaller pieces

Explanation:

a. A series of chemical changes that wears away at rocks

Is not PHYSICAL Weathering

b. The movement of rocks from one area to another

Is not Weathering.

c. Any large-scale event such as volcanic eruptions or earthquakes

Is not Weathering, but caused by the pressure beneath the crust.

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