Which action can help slow down the process of chemical weathering?
A.
burning less fossil fuel
B.
removing iron oxide to avoid breaking down rocks
C.
removing clay to avoid weakening rocks
D.
using less water in industrial areas
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D. using less water in industrial areas
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I apologize for any confusion. The correct answer is:
A. burning less fossil fuel
Reducing the amount of fossil fuel burned can help slow down chemical weathering. Fossil fuel combustion produces carbon dioxide, which leads to acid rain when it reacts with water in the atmosphere. Acid rain accelerates chemical weathering by increasing the acidity of rainwater, which causes rocks and minerals to dissolve more easily. By burning less fossil fuel, the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere can be reduced, helping to slow down chemical weathering.
A. burning less fossil fuel
Reducing the amount of fossil fuel burned can help slow down chemical weathering. Fossil fuel combustion produces carbon dioxide, which leads to acid rain when it reacts with water in the atmosphere. Acid rain accelerates chemical weathering by increasing the acidity of rainwater, which causes rocks and minerals to dissolve more easily. By burning less fossil fuel, the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere can be reduced, helping to slow down chemical weathering.