Limestone and marble weather faster than granite because______ . A) limestone and marble can be dissolved by weak acids in rain B) granite is more resistant to physical weathering because of its large crystals C) granite does not react with rainwater and only weathers by physical erosion D) limestone has many cracks and holes that allow water to infiltrate and weather the rock

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Limestone and marble contain calcite, which can be easily dissolved by weak acids in rainwater, causing the rock to weather faster than granite. Granite, on the other hand, is a more resistant rock type and weathers primarily through physical erosion rather than chemical reactions with water.

Limestone and Marble Weather Faster Than Granite Because______