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?

<p>Hydrolysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Rust and acid rain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Heat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They become weaker (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Hydrolysis involves breaking down chemical bonds with water, while oxidation involves oxygen reacting with metal elements. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Hydrolysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Rainwater reacts with carbon dioxide to create carbonic acid. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Acidification reduces oxidation and acid-base balance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Formation of calcium bicarbonate in limestone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does hydrolysis impact feldspar as described in the text?

<p>Feldspar decomposes into clay materials. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Limestone or dolomite rocks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By containing agents that cause decay or disintegration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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