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go.lag

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on: Jul 15, 2018
Why do small particles weather more rapidly than large particles? What will be an ideal response?

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What are the major factors that control the rate of chemical weathering? What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Chemical weathering occurs on the surface of a rock or mineral, and small particles have larger surface
areas per given volume.



Answer to Question 2

Presence of fractures, particle size, climate, parent material.


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