Question

fill in the blanks to complete each statement about weathering.
weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles called
weathering is when rocks are physically broken into smaller pieces, but the minerals in
the rock remain the same.
when a rock is broken down in a way that changes the mineral composition, it is called
weathering.

Explanation:

Weathering breaks rocks into smaller particles called sediment. Physical (mechanical) weathering physically breaks rocks without changing mineral composition. Chemical weathering changes the mineral composition of rocks.

Answer:

sediment, Physical (mechanical), Chemical