Which effect accelerates chemical weathering rates along transform fault zones?

💡 Explanation

When rocks repeatedly break along fault zones, fracturing increases the surface area exposed to weathering because mechanical breakdown enhances fluid ingress. Therefore increased fracturing and rock surface area accelerates chemical weathering, rather than, for instance, gas release or temperature elevation, which are secondary effects.

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