II. A. DIRECTIONS: Identify the type of weathering of rocks being described in the following statements. Write MECHANICAL or CHEMICAL on the space provided. 1. It is the breaking down of rocks into different shapes and smaller pieces but the chemical components of the rocks is not changed. 2. It involves a change in the composition of rocks that allows them break down into pieces. 3. Rock is torn apart by physical force rather by chemical breakdown 4. It is sometimes called "physical weathering of rocks. 5. The minerals in the rocks dissolve or change to other minerals.​