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What is the most easily weathered type of rock?

Shale & Limestone !


what type of rock is weathered easily?

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What rock type is most weathered?

limestone


What type of rock is most easily dissolved by slightly acidic groundwater?

Limestone is the type of rock that is most easily dissolved by slightly acidic groundwater. This is due to its high calcium carbonate content, which can be easily weathered and eroded by the acidic water, causing the rock to dissolve over time.


What type of sedimentary rock forms from weathered particles of rocks and minerals?

Sandstone is the sedimentary rock formed from weathered rock.


What type of rock is weathered at the earths surface to begin the cycle?

Any type of rock can be weathered. However, as the Earth started off in a molten state, the first rocks to be weathered must have been formed from magma and were therefore igneous rocks.


How does a weathered rock look different from a rock that is not weathered?

A weathered rock is usually smooth and broken down from erosion over time. A rock that is not weathered is usually rough, with jagged edges. NB: A lot depends on the type of rock.


How does the type of rock affect how it is chemically weathered?

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Is the rate of soil affected by the type of rock that has been weathered?

Yes


What type of sedimentary rock is formed from weathered particles of rocks and minerals?

Sandstone is the sedimentary rock formed from weathered rock.


Is it true the rate of soil formation is unaffected by the type of rock being weathered?

No


What rock type is easily weathered and why?

Sedimentary Rocks. They are Porous, and loosely bound together. This means that water can enter the material, freeze/thaw, and crumble the Rocks. Wind and pounding rains can easily wear down these Rocks as well.