भार-मुक्ति के दौरान दबाव में कमी के कारण अंतर्वेधी आधार-शैल (Intrusive bedrock) से मुख्य रूप से कौन सा भौतिक अपक्षय जुड़ा होता है?

Consider the following statements about mechanical weathering: 1. More compact and highly consolidated rocks are least affected by freeze-thaw weathering. 2. Shattering of rocks is more common in hot deserts. 3. Crystalline rocks are often prone to exfoliation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following correctly distinguishes between 'Mechanical Weathering' and 'Chemical Weathering'?