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Chemical Weathering Process

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What process causes erosion or disintegration of particles through chemical reactions?

Chemical weathering (correct)

Physical weathering

Biological weathering

Mechanical weathering

Which of the following is NOT a type of chemical weathering mentioned in the text?

Hydration (correct)

Oxidation

Carbonation

Lichens

What creates the parent material for soil formation during chemical weathering?

Physical breakdown

Biological decomposition

Mechanical reactions

Chemical reactions (correct)

Which mineral dissolution process involves rocks and minerals breaking down to form soil?

Hydrolysis Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of chemical weathering mentioned in the text?

Rust and acid rain Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT associated with causing chemical weathering according to the text?

Heat Signup and view all the answers

What may happen to the structure of rocks due to chemical weathering?

They become weaker Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between hydrolysis and oxidation as discussed in the text?

Hydrolysis involves breaking down chemical bonds with water, while oxidation involves oxygen reacting with metal elements. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following processes mainly affects igneous rocks by breaking down minerals into weaker compounds?

Hydrolysis Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the carbonation process in limestone, as described in the text?

Rainwater reacts with carbon dioxide to create carbonic acid. Signup and view all the answers

How does acidification affect the aquatic environment according to the text?

Acidification reduces oxidation and acid-base balance. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a result of oxidation as discussed in the text?

Formation of calcium bicarbonate in limestone Signup and view all the answers

How does hydrolysis impact feldspar as described in the text?

Feldspar decomposes into clay materials. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rocks are most affected by carbonation according to the text?

Limestone or dolomite rocks Signup and view all the answers

In what way do living organisms contribute to biochemical weathering based on the text?

By containing agents that cause decay or disintegration Signup and view all the answers