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what is an example of mechanical weathering?
o the freezing and thawing of water in rock
the secretion of acids by tree roots
the exposure of limestone to acid rain
the formation of rust on iron
Brief Explanations
Mechanical weathering is the physical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition. Freezing and thawing of water in rock (ice wedging) is a physical process. Secretion of acids by tree roots, exposure of limestone to acid rain, and rust formation on iron involve chemical changes (chemical weathering).
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