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which property of a rock remains unchanged by mechanical weathering? a. total surface area b. size and shape c. mineral composition d. sharpness

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c.) mineral composition

Step-by-step explanation:

"Mechanical weathering involves physical changes, but not chemical changes, to a rock. The rock may split apart, or small pieces may break away, but the mineral composition does not change."

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c mineral composition because mechanical weathering only breaks a large rock into a smaller
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