Question

physical weathering occurs when non - living processes break down rock and create soil. which is considered a type of physical weathering? water animals

Explanation:

Physical weathering involves non - living processes. Water can cause physical weathering (e.g., freeze - thaw cycles where water enters cracks in rocks, freezes (expanding and breaking the rock), and then thaws). Animals are living organisms, so their actions (e.g., burrowing) are not non - living processes for physical weathering as defined in the question.

Answer:

Water