Which of the following will decrease the rate of chemical weathering of a rock at Earth's surface?
A)increasing the amount of acid in the rainwater
B)decreasing the temperature
C)breaking the rock into smaller pieces
D)increasing the amount of surrounding soil

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Decreasing the temperature slows down chemical reactions, including those involved in chemical weathering, thus reducing the rate at which rocks weather chemically.

Which of the Following Will Decrease the Rate of Chemical