Question

you try question 1

weathering, or the breaking down of rock material on earths surface, is impacted by which of the following:

water from the hydrosphere
air from the atmosphere
organisms from the biosphere
all of the answer choices

Explanation:

Analyze the role of water in weathering

Water from the hydrosphere causes physical weathering through freeze-thaw cycles and chemical weathering by dissolving minerals or reacting with rocks.

Analyze the role of air in weathering

Air from the atmosphere contains oxygen and carbon dioxide, which drive chemical weathering processes such as oxidation (rusting) and carbonation (acidic dissolution).

Analyze the role of organisms in weathering

Organisms from the biosphere, such as plant roots growing into cracks or burrowing animals, physically break apart rocks, while organic acids released by lichens and bacteria chemically decompose minerals.

Answer:

• (A) Water from the hydrosphere
• (B) Air from the atmosphere
• (C) Organisms from the biosphere
• (D) All of the answer choices (Correct answer)