Which statement best defines physical weathering?

decomposition of rocks, such that their chemical nature changes
disintegration of earth materials by forces like abrasion and pressure
interaction with biologically-derived chemicals
alteration of a rock's mineralogy

Question

Which statement best defines physical weathering?
 	
	decomposition of rocks, such that their chemical nature changes
	disintegration of earth materials by forces like abrasion and pressure
	interaction with biologically-derived chemicals
	alteration of a rock's mineralogy

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

disintegration of earth materials by forces like abrasion and pressure

anonymous · Answer

physical weathering is when the subject is being altered without effecting the chemical makeup of that mineral or object

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Weathering by carbonation most likely takes place on
 	
	sandstone rocks
	organic soils
	limestone rocks
	sulfate minerals

anonymous · Answer

Which of the following is necessary in order for weathering to take place?
 	
	plate tectonics
	an atmosphere
	exposure of a rock to direct sunlight
	organic acids in the soil

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

fine answer question please

anonymous · Answer

@trueseminole

anonymous · Answer

@alyssa_michelle1996