Question

Match the following. Match the items in the left column to the items in the right column.

1. abrasion
breakdown and change of rocks and minerals over time
2. dissolution
chemical reaction involving ions in water (OH- and H+)
3. hydrolysis
process of dissolving
4. oxidation
wearing away or grinding by friction
5. weathering
chemical reaction in which minerals are weakened by oxygen

Answer 1

Here is the matched list:

1. abrasion - wearing away or grinding by friction
2. dissolution - process of dissolving
3. hydrolysis - chemical reaction involving ions in water (OH- and H+)
4. oxidation - chemical reaction in which minerals are weakened by oxygen
5. weathering - breakdown and change of rocks and minerals over time