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Weathering

Question 8 • WV-Earth and Space Science A-CR

Which of the following is NOT an example of chemical weathering?

Answer
A
natural plant acid breaking down a rock
B
acid rain deteriorating a marble statue
C
oxidation of metals
D
ice wedging in rock

Explanation

Ice wedging is physical weathering: water freezes in cracks, expands, and breaks the rock apart without changing its chemical composition. Plant acids, acid rain, and oxidation all alter minerals through chemical reactions, so they are examples of chemical weathering. The correct choice is D, ice wedging in rock.

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