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Question
Name the different types of chemical weathering.
Short Answer
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Solution
The different types of chemical weathering are:
- Solution - minerals dissolve in water.
- Carbonation - carbonic acid reacts with calcium carbonate.
- Oxidation - oxygen reacts with minerals, especially iron.
- Hydration - minerals absorb water and expand.
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Chapter 9: Weathering and Denudation - SOLVE AND SCORE [Page 90]
