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What is caused by the chemical weathering that leads to the breakdown of rocks? a. ice wedging b. thermal expansion c. exfoliation d. rusting E. abrasion
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What is caused by the chemical weathering that leads to the breakdown of rocks?

a. ice wedging
b. thermal expansion
c. exfoliation
d. rusting E. abrasion

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Ice Wedging is the form of chemical weathering that leads to the breakdown activity of rocks. It breaks rocks into smaller pieces "without disturbing their chemical composition". So your answer would be A.
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