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