If you were designing a rock that resisted weathering, which of the following characteristics would it have?
A) closely spaced fractures
B) a soluble chemical composition
C) a quartz-rich rock
D) a rock composed of abundant loose pieces

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Quartz-rich rocks are more resistant to weathering than other types because quartz is a very hard and chemically stable mineral. Rocks with closely spaced fractures, soluble compositions, or composed of loose pieces are more susceptible to weathering.

If You Were Designing a Rock That Resisted Weathering, Which