Which action can help slow down the process of chemical weathering?using less water in industrial areas

Question

using less water in industrial areas

removing clay to avoid weakening rocks
removing clay to avoid weakening rocks

burning less fossil fuel
burning less fossil fuel

removing iron oxide to avoid breaking down rocks

Answer 1

To slow down the process of chemical weathering, the most effective action among the options provided is burning less fossil fuel. This action indirectly helps to reduce the amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide and other pollutants that contribute to acid rain, which can accelerate chemical weathering processes.

The other options either do not have a significant impact on chemical weathering (like removing clay, which is not a primary driver of weathering) or do not address the chemical processes directly related to the weathering of rocks.