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Small rocks weather more quickly than large rocks because, compared to their volume, the surface area of small rocks is

a.
thinner.
c.
smaller.
b.
larger.
d.
thicker.

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Small rocks weather more quickly than large rocks because, compared to their volume, the surface area of small rocks is

Answer:

(C)LARGER

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User Aerijman
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The answer is larger because even though the rock is smaller, more of it is exposed to the elements, causing them to weather.  
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User Gregwhitworth
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