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Rocks and the Rock Cycle — Unit test

Question 10 • WCA 4130 Earth and Space Science 1st Quarter 26-27

Which condition leads to a slower rate of weathering?

Answer
A
porous rocks
B
cold climates
C
hard minerals
D
high temperatures

Explanation

Cold climates generally slow weathering because low temperatures reduce the speed of chemical reactions and can limit the amount of liquid water available. Porous rocks, hard minerals, and high temperatures do not describe the condition that most clearly slows weathering here. The correct choice is cold climates.

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