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In cold climates, rocks are broken into pieces by the action of water. This process that breaks down rocks and helps form soil can best be explained as

Oleaching of minerals from the rock.

decomposition due to the action of ice crystals.

chemical weathering due to water reacting with calcite.

mechanical weathering due to alternate freezing and thawing.

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Answer:

The answer is chemical weathering due to water reacting with calcite

Step-by-step explanation:

The causes of chemical weathering include the action of water, oxyen, carbon dioxide, living organisms, and acid rain.

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