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Which of the following factors affect the rate of weathering? - Geography

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Question

Which of the following factors affect the rate of weathering?

Options

  • Temperature

  • Rainfall

  • Structure of the rock

  • All of these

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Solution

All of these

Explanation:

Temperature, rainfall, and the structure of the rock all affect the rate of weathering. Temperature causes expansion and contraction in rocks, rainfall provides water which aids chemical weathering and rock structure influences how easily weathering agents penetrate the rock. Thus, all these factors together impact weathering rate.

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Chapter 9: Weathering and Denudation - SOLVE AND SCORE [Page 88]

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Rachna Sapra Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 9 Weathering and Denudation
SOLVE AND SCORE | Q A 3. | Page 88
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