what is meant by differential weathering quizlet
weathering is the decay of the rocks of the earth's crust to the exposure to the atmosphere i.e., a process by which the rocks exposed on the surface get broken up into smalle â¦ r particle.there are 2 types of weathering: 1.mechanical weathering 2.chemical weathering.ard rocks, such as granite, weather more slowly than softer rocks, such as limestone. Differential weathering happens when softer rocks weathers away and leaves harder, more resistant rock. behind.