Which of the following is an example of physical weathering?
A)the dissolution of a rock by rainwater
B)the splitting of a rock by a tree root
C)the oxidation of iron silicates in a basalt
D)the reaction of feldspar to kaolinite

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Physical weathering involves the physical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition. The splitting of a rock by a tree root is an example of physical weathering, as it involves the mechanical breaking apart of the rock without altering its chemical structure.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Physical Weathering