What kind of weathering involves only a reduction in the sizes of bedrock, regolith, and mineral particles?
A) chemical
B) biochemical
C) mechanical
D) developmental

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Mechanical weathering refers to the breakdown of rocks and minerals caused by physical forces such as wind, water, and temperature changes. This type of weathering does not involve any chemical changes and only reduces the sizes of bedrock, regolith, and mineral particles through processes such as frost wedging, abrasion, and exfoliation.

What Kind of Weathering Involves Only a Reduction in the Sizes