5.4.1 - Chemical Weathering Processes
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What is chemical weathering?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of water in weathering.
Name one process of chemical weathering.
💡 Hint: Recall any processes discussed earlier.
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What process involves the dissolution of minerals in water?
💡 Hint: Think of how minerals behave in water.
Is hydration a process where water is added to minerals?
💡 Hint: Recall the effects of moisture on material expansion.
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Propose a model for how chemical weathering might differ in a tropical rainforest compared to a desert.
💡 Hint: Consider the conditions affecting chemical activity.
Evaluate the importance of chemical weathering in urban areas particularly regarding human infrastructure.
💡 Hint: Think about how weathering impacts longevity and safety of buildings.
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