science
Grade-4-
Easy

Question

Select the false statement about weathering.

  1. Rocks of different chemical compositions weather at different rates.
  2. Hot and heavy rainfall increase the chances of chemical weathering.
  3. The presence of soil slow down the weathering of the underlying bedrock.
  4. If the rock is exposed at the surface for a longer time, the weathering will be more.

hintHint:

Presence of soil speed up the weathering of underlying bedrock.

The correct answer is: The presence of soil slow down the weathering of the underlying bedrock.


    • The presence of soil slows down the weathering of underlying bedrock is a false statement.