Describe the factors influencing the weathering process. Explain what is meant by differential weathering
What will be an ideal response?
The major factors influencing the weathering process include: rock composition and structure; climate; slope orientation; subsurface water; vegetation; and time.
Differential weathering: Rarely does weathering occur evenly within a single-landform due to subtle inconsistencies in rock composition, depressions in the land, etc. As a results, rocks of the same composition and structure in the same area may still weather at different rates.
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