Question 26
Weathering, Erosion and Mass MovementAll the following are processes of physical weathering except
- A.alternate heating and cooling
- B.freezing and thawing
- C.wetting and drying
- D.oxidation and hydrolysis.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (oxidation and hydrolysis.)
Explanation
Oxidation and hydrolysis change minerals chemically, so they are chemical weathering.