8. A) When a rock is physically broken down into smaller pieces, the amount of surface area exposed to weathering agents increases. Hence, chemical weathering is enhanced. B) As an effect of the...

Extracted text: 8. A) When a rock is physically broken down into smaller pieces, the amount of surface area exposed to weathering agents increases. Hence, chemical weathering is enhanced. B) As an effect of the chemical weathering, the rock weakens, thus becoming more susceptible to physical weathering. A. Statement A is true; Statement B is false. B. Statement A is false; statement B is true. C. Both statements are true. D. Both statements are false. 9. How do we compare dissolution times in room temperature water to that of hot water? A. greater B. lesser C. equal D. no effect


Extracted text: 10. Using this as a model, what can you deduce about the relationship between temperature and weathering rate? A. direct proportion B. inverse proportion C. combined proportion D. joint proportion