If you were designing a rock that would be easily weathered, which of the following characteristics would it have?
A) closely spaced fractures
B) a soluble chemical composition
C) a limestone in a wet climate
D) a rock composed of abundant pieces
E) all of these

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All of these characteristics contribute to a rock's susceptibility to weathering. Closely spaced fractures increase surface area for chemical reactions and physical breakdown. A soluble chemical composition, such as that of limestone, makes the rock more vulnerable to chemical weathering, especially in wet climates where water can dissolve the rock material. A rock composed of abundant pieces has more surface area exposed to weathering processes.

If You Were Designing a Rock That Would Be Easily