How Does the Character of a Rock Influence Weathering

question 76

Multiple Choice

How does the character of a rock influence weathering

• A) Fractures and other discontinuities block the entry of water into a rock and so make the rock more resistant to weathering.
• B) Minerals that are soluble can be dissolved and reprecipitated and so are resistant to weathering.
• C) Rocks that are broken have more surface area and so weather faster.
• D) Rocks that are easily weathered and eroded generally form steep cliffs.
• E) None of these.

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