In the early history of Earth, the solid surface of the earth weathered more rapidly than now because ________.
◦ the early rain was very acidic
◦ there were numerous earthquakes and volcanoes breaking up the surface
◦ there was little topography so shallow water washed across the surface often
◦ the atmosphere contained large amounts of corrosive methane
◦ the rocks at the surface were weak because there was little oxygen available