Which of the following is true of a rock buried deep in the ground?(1 point)

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It is exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations that accelerate weathering.
It is exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations that accelerate weathering.

It typically weathers more rapidly than rocks on the surface.
It typically weathers more rapidly than rocks on the surface.

It is relatively protected from weathering, since it is not exposed to environmental elements
It is relatively protected from weathering, since it is not exposed to environmental elements

Its rate of weathering depends on the climate of the region.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It is relatively protected from weathering, since it is not exposed to environmental elements.

Rocks buried deep in the ground are generally less exposed to weathering processes like wind, rain, and temperature fluctuations compared to surface rocks.