Question
What are two examples of chemical
weathering? (1 point)
abrasion and carbonation
exfoliation and hydrolysis
oxidation and frost wedging
hydrolysis and oxidation
weathering? (1 point)
abrasion and carbonation
exfoliation and hydrolysis
oxidation and frost wedging
hydrolysis and oxidation
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct examples of chemical weathering from the provided options are **hydrolysis and oxidation**.
- **Hydrolysis** involves the chemical reaction between water and minerals, leading to the breakdown of minerals such as feldspar into clay.
- **Oxidation** is a reaction where minerals react with oxygen, often leading to the rusting of iron-bearing minerals, which weakens the rock structure.
- **Hydrolysis** involves the chemical reaction between water and minerals, leading to the breakdown of minerals such as feldspar into clay.
- **Oxidation** is a reaction where minerals react with oxygen, often leading to the rusting of iron-bearing minerals, which weakens the rock structure.