If you were designing a rock that would be easily weathered, which of the following characteristics would it have?

A. a soluble chemical composition
B. closely spaced fractures
C. a rock composed of abundant pieces
D. a limestone in a wet climate
E. All of these choices are correct.


Answer: E

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