When a Rock Is Broken into Smaller Pieces, Its ____

question 28

Multiple Choice

When a rock is broken into smaller pieces, its ____.

• A)volume increases but its surface area remains the same
• B)surface area increases but its volume remains the same
• C)rate of weathering dramatically decreases
• D)surface area and volume increase
• E)surface area decreases and volume increases

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Definitions:

Equivalent Ratio

A proportional relationship between two numbers or quantities, indicating how many times the first number contains the second.

Smallest Term

Smallest Term generally refers to the term in a mathematical expression or sequence with the smallest numerical value.

Ratio

A numerical relationship indicating the number of times one value is contained within or contains the other.

Equivalent Ratio

Ratios that represent the same relationship between two or more quantities, even if their numerals are different.