Question

1. how do the properties of water weather (break down) rocks? how do the properties of water lead to erosion of rock features on land? answer in complete sentences.

Explanation:

Water can weather rocks through physical and chemical processes. Physically, when water freezes in rock cracks, it expands and exerts pressure, breaking the rock. Chemically, water can dissolve minerals in rocks. For erosion, flowing water can carry away rock - fragments and sediment, gradually wearing down rock features on land.

Answer:

Water weathers rocks physically by freezing and expanding in cracks and chemically by dissolving minerals. Flowing water erodes rock features on land by carrying away rock - fragments and sediment.