Question

Small rocks weather more quickly than large rocks because, compared to their volume, the surface area of small rocks is

a.
thinner.
c.
smaller.
b.
larger.
d.
thicker.

Answer 1

Small rocks weather more quickly than large rocks because, compared to their volume, the surface area of small rocks is

Answer:

(C)LARGER

Answer 2

The answer is larger because even though the rock is smaller, more of it is exposed to the elements, causing them to weather.