Rate of Weathering Slow- Fast Mineral resistance to chemical weathering High (e.g.. quartz) Intermediate (e.g.. mica, feldspar) Low (e.g.., calcite, olivine) Frequency of joints Few joints (meters apart) Intermediate (0.5-1.0 meters (centimeters apart) apart) Many Depth of regolith Zero Shallow Deep Steepness of slope Steep Moderate Gentle Vegetation Sparse Moderate Dense Cold (average about 5°C) Temperature Temperate (average about (average about 15°C) Warm 25°C) Rainfall Low Intermediate High (<40 cm/y) (40-130 cm/y) (>130 cm/y) Burrowing animals Rare Frequent Abundant

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