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Which statement correctly describes how hydrolysis causes chemical weathering?(1 point)
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Water reacts with carbon dioxide to produce carbonic acid, weakening the rock.
Water reacts with carbon dioxide to produce carbonic acid, weakening the rock.

Water reacts with minerals in rocks to produce carbonic acid, weakening the rock.
Water reacts with minerals in rocks to produce carbonic acid, weakening the rock.

Water reacts with minerals in rocks to produce clay, weakening the rock.
Water reacts with minerals in rocks to produce clay, weakening the rock.

Water reacts with carbon dioxide to produce clay, weakening the rock.
Water reacts with carbon dioxide to produce clay, weakening the rock.
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Answer 1

The correct statement is: Water reacts with minerals in rocks to produce clay, weakening the rock.