Which of the following conditions would likely cause faster rates of chemical weathering? tropical, low-elevation climate O sparse desert vegetation cold, dry alpine climate massive (unjointed) rocks O rocks such as quartzite or granite in temperate climates
Which of the following conditions would likely cause faster rates of chemical weathering? tropical, low-elevation climate O sparse desert vegetation cold, dry alpine climate massive (unjointed) rocks O rocks such as quartzite or granite in temperate climates
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Chapter1: The Study Of Minerals
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Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following conditions would
likely cause faster rates of chemical
weathering?
tropical, low-elevation climate
O sparse desert vegetation
O cold, dry alpine climate
massive (unjointed) rocks
rocks such as quartzite or granite in
temperate climates

Transcribed Image Text:How can physical (mechanical) weathering
speed up the processes of chemical
weathering?
physical weathering provides abundant
water, used in chemical weathering
O physical weathering produces fresh
surfaces for chemical weathering to attack
chemical weathering requires salt, provided
by salt wedging
O chemical weathering occurs only on small
surfaces, not large ones
physical weathering generates heat,
enhancing chemical weathering
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