Weathering that does not alter the chemical composition of the rock is called

a. chemical weathering.

c. biological weathering.

b. physical weathering.

d. acid weathering.

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Lucille Wiggins

9 March, 06:03

Weathering that does not alter the chemical composition of the rock is called

a. chemical weathering.

c. biological weathering.

b. physical weathering.

d. acid weathering.

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Alicia Blackburn · Answer 1

b. physical weathering. Also known as mechanical weathering, this kind of weathering does not alter the chemical composition of rocks. The three types of physical weathering are: frost wedging, thermal expansion and biological weathering.

Weathering that does not alter the chemical composition of the rock is calleda. chemical weathering.c. biological weathering.b. physical weathering.d. acid weathering.

Weathering that does not alter the chemical composition of the rock is called

a. chemical weathering.

c. biological weathering.

b. physical weathering.

d. acid weathering.