If you were designing a rock that resisted weathering, which of the following characteristics would it have?

A. a soluble chemical composition
B. a rock composed of abundant loose pieces
C. a quartz-rich rock
D. closely spaced fractures
E. All of these choices are correct.


Answer: C

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