Which is not a major factor that influences the strength of a rock?

age of rock

rock type

temperature

time

1 answer

The factor that is not considered a major influence on the strength of a rock is age of rock.

While the age of a rock can play a role in certain geological processes, it is not a direct factor affecting the intrinsic strength of the rock itself. The other factors listed—rock type, temperature, and time—have more significant effects on the physical and chemical properties that determine rock strength.