What is physical weathering? (1 point)
Responses
the movement of rock from one place to another
the movement of rock from one place to another
the building up of rock that has been brought from other places
the building up of rock that has been brought from other places
the transformation of rocks into some other type of materials
the transformation of rocks into some other type of materials
the breaking of rock into smaller pieces from nonchemical processes
The correct answer is: the breaking of rock into smaller pieces from nonchemical processes.
Physical weathering refers to the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces through mechanical means, without any chemical changes occurring in the rock composition. It involves the physical forces acting on the rock, such as temperature changes, pressure, and the action of ice, water, wind, or plant roots. These forces cause the rock to fragment or break into smaller pieces, but the rock material itself remains the same.