One important relationship between chemical and mechanical weathering is ________.
A)chemical weathering can produce smaller pieces of rock that can then be modified by mechanical weathering
B)chemical weathering can form brittle materials that are easily broken into smaller pieces by mechanical weathering
C)mechanical weathering can produce smaller pieces of rock that have more surface area for chemical weathering to work on.
D)mechanical weathering forms more brittle materials that are easily broken down by chemical weathering.

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Mechanical weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, which increases their surface area. This increased surface area provides more opportunities for chemical weathering to occur.

One Important Relationship Between Chemical and Mechanical Weathering Is ________