Question

A rock in a harsh desert is slowly breaking down over time. Temperatures in the desert rise quickly during the day and fall quickly at night. These temperature changes cause stress in the rock, and as a result, it is slowly breaking apart.

Which of the following processes is happening to this rock?
A.
erosion by water
B.
physical weathering
C.
erosion by ice
D.
chemical weathering

Answer 1

Answer: the answer is B. Physical weathering

Explanation: I took the test

Answer 2

B is the answer for the question