Question

Which types of rocks are more easily physically weathered

Answer 1

Igneous rocks tend to weather slowly because it is hard for water to penetrate them. Other types of rock, like limestone and marble are easily weathered because they dissolve easily in weak acids. More resistant rocks remain at the surface and form ridges or hills.

Answer 2

Limestone and marble are easily weathered because they dissolve easily and fastly in the weak acids the environment/weather creates