Apermeable rock weathers easily because it

choose one answer. a. is made up of only one mineral
b. contains many small, connected airspaces
c. is made up of many minerals
d. 10

the correct answer is b

when you breathe in, or inhale, your diaphragm contracts (tightens) and moves downward. this increases the space in your chest cavity, into which your lungs expand. the intercostal muscles between your ribs also enlarge the chest cavity. they contract to pull your rib cage both upward and outward when you inhale.