Question

1. analyze the relationship between surface area and weathering. 5. infer in which type of headstone, marble or granite, engravings would last longer. 6. infer the relationship between weathering and surface area by graphing the relationship between the rate of weathering and the surface area of a material.

Explanation:

1. A larger surface area exposes more material to weathering agents like water, wind, and chemicals, increasing the rate of weathering.
2. Granite is more resistant to weathering than marble due to its mineral composition and structure, so engravings on granite would last longer.
3. Generally, as the surface area of a material increases, the rate of weathering also increases. A graph would likely show a positive - correlation with surface area on the x - axis and rate of weathering on the y - axis.

Answer:

1. Larger surface area leads to more weathering.
2. Granite.
3. Positive - correlation between surface area and rate of weathering.