Which of the following indicates that different rocks in the same area might weather differently? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)

Responses

rock pillars in the middle of grassy plains
rock pillars in the middle of grassy plains

rock deep in a cavern
rock deep in a cavern

cliffs with ridges
cliffs with ridges

a smooth plain

1 answer

The two correct answers that indicate different rocks in the same area might weather differently are:

  1. Rock pillars in the middle of grassy plains - The exposure of rock pillars to different environmental conditions (like moisture and temperature) compared to the surrounding plains can lead to different weathering rates.

  2. Cliffs with ridges - The structure of cliffs with ridges can create variations in exposure to wind, rain, and sunlight, leading to differential weathering patterns.

The other options, "rock deep in a cavern" and "a smooth plain," do not indicate significant differences in weathering because they are typically more uniform environments.