Question

What is the cause of mechanical weathering? A. Rainwater

Answer 1

It might be physical forces

Answer 2

Answer: Option (D) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

When big rocks are broken down into smaller rocks due to the natural processes then this process of breaking is known as mechanical weathering.

Mechanical weathering is also known as physical weathering. It arises due to physical forces caused by rainwater and change in temperature etc.

Thus, we can conclude that out of the given options, physical forces is the cause of mechanical weathering.