Which one of the following statements concerning rock weathering is true?
A)Warm temperatures and high soil moisture contents accelerate chemical weathering.
B)Low temperatures and high soil moisture contents accelerate chemical weathering but inhibit mechanical weathering.
C)Warm temperatures and low soil moisture contents both promote rapid rates of mechanical weathering.
D)Low temperatures and low soil moisture contents promote oxidation.

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Warm temperatures and high soil moisture contents increase the rate of chemical reactions, which causes chemical weathering to occur more quickly. High soil moisture contents can also lead to increased rates of mechanical weathering, as waterlogged rocks are more easily broken apart by freeze-thaw cycles. Low temperatures and low soil moisture contents generally slow down weathering processes.

Which One of the Following Statements Concerning Rock Weathering Is