quiz 6
The tendence of silicates to weather on Earth's surface is predicted by
Bowen's reaction series
Spheroidal weathering is caused by
Chemical weathering of angular rocks
Weathering consists of:
Chemical, biological, and physical disintegration
The variables that most affect the weathering process are rock composition and
climate
The most important form of chemical weathering of silicate minerals is:
Hydrolysis
Which of the following statements about carbon dioxide is true?
It is a greenhouse gas. b. The amount present in the atmosphere is affected by the rate of crustal weathering. c. It is an important gas that regulates Earth's climate and influences groundwater chemistry. e. Its decrease has caused net global cooling over recent geologic history.
The chemical interaction of oxygen with other substances is known as:
Oxidation Correct