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.
I believe the correct answer among the choices listed above is option D. Rusting is caused by the chemical weathering that leads to the breakdown of rocks. This chemical weathering is caused by oxidation or the reaction with oxygen.
