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Which two are examples of mechanical weathering mentioned in the article? 5 points

freeze thaw, salt wedging
freeze thaw, river erosion
freeze thaw, acid rain
river erosion, salt wedging

Which two are examples of mechanical weathering mentioned in the article? 5 points-example-1
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Freeze thaw, salt wedging

Step-by-step explanation:

Freeze-thaw weathering occurs when rocks are porous (has holes) or permeable (allows water to pass through). It is an example of Mechanical Weathering.

Another type of mechanical weathering is called salt wedging.

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