Limestone and Marble Weather Faster Than Granite Because ________

question 27

Multiple Choice

Limestone and marble weather faster than granite because ________.

• A)granite is more resistant to physical weathering because of its large crystals
• B)limestone has many cracks and holes that allow water to infiltrate and weather the rock
• C)limestone and marble can be dissolved by weak acids in rain
• D)granite does not react with rainwater and only weathers by physical erosion

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