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Which of the following statement regarding weathering is false?

  1. Rocks of the same chemical structure weather at different rates.
  2. Hot and heavy rainfall increase the chances of chemical weathering.
  3. The presence of soil slows down the weathering of the underlying bedrock.
  4. If the rock is exposed at the surface for a longer time, the weathering will be more.

hintHint:

The presence of soil doesn't slow down the weathering of the underlying rocks is the wrong statement.

The correct answer is: The presence of soil slows down the weathering of the underlying bedrock.


    • The presence of soil slows down the weathering of the underlying rocks is the wrong statement.
    • Physical weathering involves rock and soil breakdown by direct contact with atmospheric conditions such as heat, water, ice and pressure.
    • Soils are also host to a variety of vegetation, bacteria and organisms that produce an acidic environment which also promotes chemical weathering.

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