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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: C. Hydration

  • A. Carbonation
  • B. Acidification
  • C. Hydration
  • D. Dissolution

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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