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What three factors determine the rate at which rock weathers?

The rate at which rock weathers is primarily determined by climate (temperature and precipitation), the type of rock (composition and structure), and the presence of living organisms (such as plants or bacteria) that can contribute to the weathering process.


Which factor has the greatest influence on the weathering rate of earths surface bedrock?

Regional Climate


Chemical weathering occurs when minerals in rocks are changed chemically. Which of these will most likely change the rate of chemical weathering on a rock?

rainfall and temperature


What three factors determine the at which rock weathers?

Bioligical factors, slope, and elevation.


What are the two major factors that influence the creation of an igneous rock?

Rate of cooling of the magma and Chemical composition of the magma.


Name two rock characteristics and two climatic factors that affect the rate of weathering?

Rock characteristics such as mineral composition and porosity can influence the rate of weathering. Climatic factors like temperature fluctuations and precipitation levels can also have a significant impact on the rate of weathering.


How weathers chemically weathers rock?

Oxygen in the air and acids.


What type of rock weathers the fastest?

Sedimentary rock weathers the fastest and easiest


What factors can influence the rate of weathering?

Factors that can influence the rate of weathering include climate (temperature and precipitation), type of rock or mineral, presence of vegetation, human activity, and presence of water, as well as the frequency of freeze-thaw cycles and the acidity of the environment.


What happens to a rock's mineral composition during mechanical weathernig?

The minerals that are in a rock will influence how quick it weathers. Strong materials will not weather as quickly as loose materials.


What dose the rate of weathering depend on?

The rate of weathering depends on several factors such as climate, rock type, and presence of vegetation. In general, weathering is faster in warm, wet environments and on softer rock types. Additionally, human activities can also influence the rate of weathering.


What can affect the rate at whick a rock weathers?

Rocks weather due to physical changes. They can also weather as a result of chemical processes. Things that can affect the rate at which a rock weathers includes weather conditions. Rocks can decompose due to wind and water. The more intense the weather conditions, the more progressive the weathering process will be.