Process of weathering depends on the ff factors (choose 3)

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	Chemical properties of rock
B	Nature of Rock
C	Length of Time
D	Climate

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -There are three types of weathering, physical, chemical and biological.

Detailed explanation-2: -The major reactions involved in chemical weathering are oxidation, hydrolysis, and carbonation. Oxidation is a reaction with oxygen to form an oxide, hydrolysis is reaction with water, and carbonation is a reaction with CO2 to form a carbonate.

Detailed explanation-3: -CLIMATE: The amount of water in the air and the temperature of an area are both part of an area’s climate. Moisture speeds up chemical weathering. Weathering occurs fastest in hot, wet climates. It occurs very slowly in hot and dry climates.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mineral composition. Grain (Particle) size. Presence of lines of weakness. Climate. 16-Jul-2020

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