Question

Write a hypothesis about the effect of mineral composition, acidity, temperature, and surface area on the rate of weathering using the “If…then…because…” format. Be sure to answer the lab question, “What factors influence the rate of weathering?”

Answer 1

If mineral composition, acidity, temperature, and surface area are effects to influence the rate of weathering, then the rate of weathering will increase all of these factors together can cause lots of weathering and erosion to a landform.

Answer 2

the sample response they give is If the rate of weathering is dependent on factors such as mineral composition, temperature, acidity, and surface area, then the percentage of mass remaining for each rock sample will change because weathering can be a chemical process.