1.) Describe how weathering activity differs between climates. Considering the various processes involved in both mechanical and chemical weathering, what are some specific environmental factors that influence or control the rate of weathering? And, of those factors, which would be most important? Give reasons ( Minimum 200 words)
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Imagine that you are a mineralogist and you have just received a single, small sample of a mineral with which you are not familiar. Discuss how you might go about identifying that mineral using some of the mineral identification properties discussed in Chapter 1. Which properties would you find less useful? Why? ( Minimum 200 words)