Which one of the following statements concerning mechanical weathering is NOT true?
A) reduces grain sizes of rock particles
B) allows for faster rates of chemical weathering
C) is important in the formation of talus slopes
D) involves a major change in the mineral composition of the weathered material

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Mechanical weathering does not involve a major change in the mineral composition of the weathered material. It only breaks down larger rocks into smaller fragments or grains. Chemical weathering, on the other hand, involves a chemical reaction that alters the composition of the rock.

Which One of the Following Statements Concerning Mechanical Weathering Is