What is the main factor that causes bedrock to weather at different rates? 1. Elevation above sea level

2. Mineral composition

3. Age of rock layers

4. Environmental factors

2. Mineral composition

Explanation:

Weathering can be defined as the physical and chemical breakdown of rock into smaller pieces called sediment. Weathering can be classified into two categories namely;

I. Physical weathering : it is the process of breaking rocks into pieces without affecting its chemical composition e.g temperature, abrasion and frost action.

II. Chemical weathering : it is the process of breaking rocks into pieces by chemical action which leads to changes in its chemical composition e.g carbonation, hydration, plant acid and oxidation.

Minerals is any form of naturally occurring, inorganic solid substance characterized by a crystal structure. Also, minerals are homogeneous in nature with a defined chemical composition and characterized by a crystal structure comprising of ions, atoms, or molecules in an orderly arrangement.

Hence, mineral composition is the main factor that causes bedrock to weather at different rates.

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