Which of the following processes is not considered physical weathering?
A)Near-surface fracturing
B)Frost wedging
C)Prying by plant roots
D)Thermal expansion
E)Oxidation

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Oxidation is a chemical weathering process, not a physical weathering process. The other options listed (near-surface fracturing, frost wedging, prying by plant roots, and thermal expansion) are physical weathering processes.

Which of the Following Processes Is Not Considered Physical Weathering