How does the character of a rock influence weathering

A) Fractures and other discontinuities block the entry of water into a rock and so make the rock more resistant to weathering.
B) Minerals that are soluble can be dissolved and reprecipitated and so are resistant to weathering.
C) Rocks that are broken have more surface area and so weather faster.
D) Rocks that are easily weathered and eroded generally form steep cliffs.
E) None of these.

Discontinuities

Interruptions or breaks in the physical continuity or uniformity of a geological structure, such as faults or joints.

Soluble Minerals

Soluble minerals are those that can dissolve in water, playing a crucial role in the geochemistry of groundwater and the formation of features like caves and sinkholes.

Weather Faster

The process of rocks and materials breaking down or dissolving more quickly due to exposure to the atmosphere, water, and biological organisms.