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A rock on Stone Mountain has fungi (like lichen) growing on it. The acids are breaking down the rock. What process is causing the rock to break down?

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Answer:

Chemical weathering

Step-by-step explanation:

Chemical weathering is the process that involves the breakdown of rock particles into smaller fragment through the action of chemical compounds/substances such as acid, base etc.

In the scenario above it is understood that the rock on Stone Mountain has fungi (like lichen) growing on it and the acids are breaking down the rock which validates the answer.

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