What Rock Type Is Most Easily Weathered

What Rock Type Is Most Easily Weathered?

Sedimentary rocks

What types of rock can be easily weathered by chemicals?

Some types of rock are easily weathered by chemicals. For example, limestone and chalk are mostly calcium carbonate. When acidic rainwater falls on limestone or chalk, a chemical reaction happens.

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