15 Questions
What process causes erosion or disintegration of particles through chemical reactions?
Chemical weathering
Which of the following is NOT a type of chemical weathering mentioned in the text?
Hydration
What creates the parent material for soil formation during chemical weathering?
Chemical reactions
Which mineral dissolution process involves rocks and minerals breaking down to form soil?
Hydrolysis
What are some examples of chemical weathering mentioned in the text?
Rust and acid rain
Which factor is NOT associated with causing chemical weathering according to the text?
Heat
What may happen to the structure of rocks due to chemical weathering?
They become weaker
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.
Which of the following processes mainly affects igneous rocks by breaking down minerals into weaker compounds?
Hydrolysis
What happens during the carbonation process in limestone, as described in the text?
Rainwater reacts with carbon dioxide to create carbonic acid.
How does acidification affect the aquatic environment according to the text?
Acidification reduces oxidation and acid-base balance.
Which of the following is NOT a result of oxidation as discussed in the text?
Formation of calcium bicarbonate in limestone
How does hydrolysis impact feldspar as described in the text?
Feldspar decomposes into clay materials.
Which type of rocks are most affected by carbonation according to the text?
Limestone or dolomite rocks
In what way do living organisms contribute to biochemical weathering based on the text?
By containing agents that cause decay or disintegration
Explore the process of chemical weathering where soils, rocks, and minerals are broken down by various chemical reactions like carbonation, hydrolysis, acidification, oxidation, and lichens. Learn how these reactions alter the composition of minerals over time.
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