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QUESTION #10639
Question 1
Which of the following processes represents chemical weathering?
Correct Answer Explanation
Hydrolysis (reaction of minerals with water, breaking chemical bonds) and hydration (incorporation of water molecules into mineral structure, e.g. anhydrite → gypsum) are classic chemical weathering processes that alter mineral composition. Spheroidal weathering involves corners and edges weathering faster — it is a form of chemical weathering in appearance but driven by differential chemical attack. Thermal expansion and frost wedging are physical/mechanical weathering processes.
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