which rock will weather at the fastest rate w...
which rock will weather at the fastest rate when exposed to acid rain? 1. granite 2. limestone 3. gneiss 4. quartzite
Answer
# Brief Explanations:
Limestone is composed mainly of calcium carbonate ($CaCO_3$) which reacts readily with the acids (such as sulfuric and nitric acids) in acid - rain. Granite, gneiss, and quartzite are more resistant to the chemical action of acid - rain due to their mineral compositions.
# Answer:
2. limestone