Mechanical weathering:
A) reduces solid rock to small fragments by altering the chemical composition of rocks and minerals.
B) reduces solid rock to small fragments without altering the chemical composition of rocks and minerals.
C) causes iron to rust.
D) picks up and carries off weathered rocks and minerals.

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Mechanical weathering is the physical breakage of rocks into smaller fragments without any change in their chemical composition. This can occur due to processes such as frost wedging, root wedging, and abrasion by wind or water.

Mechanical Weathering