Soil-forming minerals occurring in rocks do not contain any water, they undergo ______________ when exposed to humid conditions & break down as in chemical weathering process:
Correct answer: D. Hydration
- A. Carbonation
- B. Acidification
- C. Dissolution
- D. Hydration
Explanation
Hydration is the chemical weathering process in which minerals incorporate water into their structure, causing expansion and weakening. Carbonation and dissolution are different weathering reactions.
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