Why Does Physical Weathering Speed Up the Processes of Chemical

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why does physical weathering speed up the processes of chemical weathering?

• A) Physical weathering requires abundant water,as does chemical weathering.
• B) Physical weathering produces more surface area for chemical weathering to attack.
• C) Chemical weathering can occur only on small surfaces,not large ones.
• D) Chemical weathering requires salt,which is provided by salt wedging.

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