Question

which of these describes physical weathering? minerals in rocks being broken down chemically plants, lichens, and mosses breaking down rocks rocks being broken down by freezing and thawing

Explanation:

Physical weathering involves the breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition. Freezing and thawing is a physical process where water in rock crevices freezes, expands, and breaks the rock. Chemical breakdown of minerals is chemical weathering, and plants, lichens, and mosses breaking down rocks is biological weathering.

Answer:

rocks being broken down by freezing and thawing