Why Does Differential Weathering Occur

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why does differential weathering occur?

• A) Chemical weathering attacks some layers,and physical weathering attacks the others.
• B) The cliffs formed by chemical weathering protect the rocks below.
• C) Some types of rocks don't weather at all,thus producing cliffs.
• D) Different minerals have different resistances to weathering.

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