Question
Question 25 (1 point)
Certain types of lichen grow on rocks. These lichen secrete a form of acid that breaks bonds and weakens the rock over time. This is an example of:
Lichen Crust on Desert Rocks - DesertUSA
a
Salt Wedging
b
Abrasion
c
Chemical Weathering
d
Physical Weathering
Certain types of lichen grow on rocks. These lichen secrete a form of acid that breaks bonds and weakens the rock over time. This is an example of:
Lichen Crust on Desert Rocks - DesertUSA
a
Salt Wedging
b
Abrasion
c
Chemical Weathering
d
Physical Weathering
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
c. Chemical Weathering
Lichens secrete acids that chemically alter the minerals in the rocks, which is characteristic of chemical weathering.
c. Chemical Weathering
Lichens secrete acids that chemically alter the minerals in the rocks, which is characteristic of chemical weathering.