WAEC Agricultural Science 2001 Question 12

Question 12

Rocks and Soil Formation

The chemical weathering that is responsible for changing haematite to limestone is

  1. A.hydration
  2. B.solution
  3. C.oxidation
  4. D.hydrolysis.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (hydration)

Explanation

Haematite takes up water to become limonite: hydration.