Which of the Following Is Valid for How Rocks Weather

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is valid for how rocks weather?

• A)Quartz is very soluble during weathering at low temperatures.
• B)Limestone weathers rapidly in wet climates but can form cliffs in dry ones.
• C)As a granite weathers,quartz rapidly decomposes into clay minerals.
• D)Most minerals in granite weather at nearly the same rate and so granite has smooth surfaces.

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