Examveda

Which property of a rock increases its resistance to weathering?

A. High porosity

B. Fine grain size

C. High quartz content

D. Presence of clay

E. 3

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Quartz is a durable, chemically stable mineral.Rocks with high quartz content weather more slowly than those with feldspar or clay minerals.

Join The Discussion

Related Questions on Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils