Chemical weathering is speeded because mechanical weathering tends to ________.
A) greatly increase the surface area to be weathered
B) stop when chemical weathering starts
C) deliver rocks to where chemical processes are dominant
D) prevent moisture from washing away the chemicals
E) make coarse-grained materials decompose more rapidly than fine-grained materials

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Mechanical weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, greatly increasing the surface area available for chemical reactions to occur. This enhances the speed of chemical weathering.

Chemical Weathering Is Speeded Because Mechanical Weathering Tends to ________