Weathering and Chemical Weathering

Rain

Rain

________ and carbon dioxide from the atmosphere mix and react together forming carbonic acid.

mineral vary

All rocks and ________ in material and affects their hardness which overall determines how fast they can be affected by both mechanical and chemical weatheringClimate.

Carbonic acid

________ can react with minerals and dissolve them.

Frequency of precipitation

________ and temperatures affect the rate of weatheringSurface Area.