A student is measuring the effect that surface area has on the rate of chemical weathering. He dissolves several 5-gram samples of calcite in an acid. The samples range from a single rock, to several small pieces, to a fine powder. He observes that the 5 grams of powder dissolve the fastest, and the single 5-gram rock dissolves the slowest. Based on this information, how might mechanical weathering affect the rate of chemical weathering?

explanation:

the universal gravitation equation. since the gravitational force is directly proportional to the mass of both interacting objects, more massive objects will attract each other with a greater gravitational force. if the mass of one of the objects is doubled, then the force of gravity between them is doubled.

in 1859, charles darwin set out his theory of evolution by natural selection as an explanation for adaptation and speciation. he defined natural selection as the "principle by which each slight variation [of a trait], if useful, is preserved".

rising temperatures because when water vapor in the air is cooled, it condenses. it turns back into a liquid and attaches to dust particles in the air. these very small water droplets group together to form clouds