Chemical Weathering Processes (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What occurs during chemical weathering when rocks react with water?
What occurs during chemical weathering when rocks react with water?
Chemical change in composition
Where is chemical weathering fastest?
Where is chemical weathering fastest?
Hot, humid climates
Which are common chemical weathering forms in Ireland?
Which are common chemical weathering forms in Ireland?
Carbonation and Hydrolysis
What forms when rainwater mixes with CO₂ and organic material?
What forms when rainwater mixes with CO₂ and organic material?
Weak carbonic acid
What mineral in limestone reacts with carbonic acid?
What mineral in limestone reacts with carbonic acid?
Calcium carbonate
What is created when weak carbonic acid reacts with limestone?
What is created when weak carbonic acid reacts with limestone?
Calcium bicarbonate
How does rainwater cause erosion in limestone?
How does rainwater cause erosion in limestone?
It dissolves minerals at joints
What process involves water breaking down minerals in granite?
What process involves water breaking down minerals in granite?
Hydrolysis
Which mineral in granite undergoes hydrolysis?
Which mineral in granite undergoes hydrolysis?
Feldspar
What is the result of hydrolysis on granite?
What is the result of hydrolysis on granite?
Cracking and disintegration