How does the character of a rock influence weathering?
A) Fractures and other discontinuities block the entry of water into a rock and so make the rock more resistant to weathering.
B) Minerals that are soluble can be dissolved and reprecipitated and so are resistant to weathering.
C) Rocks that are broken have more surface area and so weather faster.
D) Rocks that are easily weathered and eroded generally form steep cliffs.
E) None of these are correct.
C) Rocks that are broken have more surface area and so weather faster.
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