Question

11. The surface area of rocks exposed to

Answer 1

d. jointing

Explanation:

The surface area of rocks exposed to weathering is increased by jointing.

Jointing in rocks increases their surface area.

• Surface area is the outer part of something.
• Mechanical weathering or physical weathering is highly renowned agent for increasing the surface area of rocks.
• When rocks fracture they creates cracks called joints.
• Joints increases the amount of surface exposed.
• Chemical weathering goes faster in surfaces with increased surface area.

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