How does slope affect the rate of weathering
the smaller the particle size, the larger the surface area exposed to weathering for a given volume of material. The presence of joints therefore increases a rock's surface area. which then changes chemical composition
Because it has more of an effect on smaller tinnier particles!
Joints
Mechanical (physical) weathering of rock opens up additional surface area to be attacked by chemical weathering.
it will also be a weathering whe the claca goes to church
How does slope affect the rate of weathering
the smaller the particle size, the larger the surface area exposed to weathering for a given volume of material. The presence of joints therefore increases a rock's surface area. which then changes chemical composition
Because it has more of an effect on smaller tinnier particles!
A great surface area is a factor which favors weathering.
How does slope affect the rate of weathering
more surface area= faster rate of weathering
The rate of weathering also depends on the surface area that is exposed. Mechanical weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces. As the pieces get smaller, their surface area increases. When this happens, there is more total surface area available for chemical weathering. The result is that weathering has more of an effort on smaller particles.
The surface area of a rock has a big affect on the rate of weathering. The higher the surface area of the rock in proportion to its overall mass will result in a quicker rate of weathering of the rock.
The surface area of a rock has a big affect on the rate of weathering. The higher the surface area of the rock in proportion to its overall mass will result in a quicker rate of weathering of the rock.
No, because the weathering makes it hotter