What factors impact the RATE (how fast or slow) erosion takes place?

these Factors such as surface area, rock composition, and location influence the rate of weathering. water, the faster the rock or rocks will break down. A greater surface area allows chemical weathering to affect more of a rock or rocks.

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developed countries have tended to improve the environment, while developing countries have tended to damage it.

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