Asked by Saphie Sapphire on Jul 26, 2024
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Which of the following factors control how minerals weather?
A) the strength of the bonds in minerals
B) what type of mineral is present
C) the temperature at which the original minerals formed
D) whether a mineral typically crystallizes early or late in Bowen's Reaction Series
E) all of these
Minerals Weather
The process of breaking down or alteration of minerals in rocks by physical, chemical, or biological processes at or near the earth's surface.
Bowen's Reaction Series
A sequence that describes the order in which minerals crystallize from cooling magma according to their chemical composition and temperature.
Bonds
Financial instruments representing a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically corporate or governmental.
- Identify factors influencing the rate and type of weathering.
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JA
Johnny Appleseed
Jul 30, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
All the options listed (A, B, C, D) are factors that influence how minerals weather. The strength of the bonds in minerals, the type of mineral, the temperature at which the minerals formed, and the position of a mineral in Bowen's Reaction Series (which indicates whether a mineral typically crystallizes early or late) all affect a mineral's susceptibility to weathering processes.
Learning Objectives
- Identify factors influencing the rate and type of weathering.