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What rock weathers very slowly?

Granite weathers very slowly due to its high resistance to weathering processes. This is because granite is a hard, durable rock with a low susceptibility to chemical reactions and physical breakdown.


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.


Do the minerals that make up a rock determine how fast it weathers?

Yes, the minerals that make upa rock partially determine how fast it weathers. But while there is some truth in this statement, the answer has to be false because the environment the rock surface is exposed to also determines how fast it weathers.


What climate weathers rocks the fastest?

Moist and humid climates with frequent freeze-thaw cycles tend to weather rocks the fastest due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock pores, leading to physical weathering. Additionally, chemical weathering processes can also be accelerated in warm and wet climates where there is high rainfall and vegetation that produces acids.


Where does limestone weather the fastest?

Limestone weathers the fastest in areas with high levels of rainfall and acidic conditions, as these factors can accelerate the breakdown of the calcium carbonate in limestone. Additionally, warm temperatures and biological activity can also contribute to faster weathering of limestone.