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What factors determine the rate at which mechanical and chemical weathering take place?
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What factors determine the rate at which mechanical and chemical weathering take place?

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Factors such as surface area, rock composition, and location influence the rate of weathering. Water, the faster the rock will break down. A greater surface area allows chemical weathering to affect more of a rock.
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