Which One of the Following Statements Concerning Rock Weathering Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements concerning rock weathering is true?

• A) Warm temperatures and low soil moisture contents both promote rapid rates of mechanical weathering.
• B) Low temperatures and low soil moisture contents promote oxidation.
• C) Low temperatures and high soil moisture contents accelerate chemical weathering but inhibit mechanical weathering.
• D) Warm temperatures and high soil moisture contents accelerate chemical weathering.

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