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 involves physical processes that break down rocks into smaller pieces, but it does not result in a major change in the mineral composition of the weathered material. Chemical weathering, on the other hand, can alter the mineral composition of rocks by dissolving or transforming certain minerals.

Which One of the Following Statements Concerning Mechanical Weathering Is