Question

A rock will weather faster after it has been crushed because its *

A) The surface area has been increased
B) Density has been decreased
C) Volume has been increased
D) The molecular structure has been altered

Answer 1

B. Density has been decreased Or D.

Answer 2

Answer:

A. The surface area has been increased

Explanation:

After a rock is crushed, it's overall surface area is increased, which makes it more prone to natural processes of weathering/erosion/deposition.