Which type of weathering involves the physical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition?

Oxidation
Carbonation
Frost wedging
Hydrolysis

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Answer:

Option C: Frost wedging

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Frost wedging”.

Frost wedging is a type of physical weathering that occurs when water repeatedly freezes and thaws in the cracks of rocks, causing them to break apart.