2015 · Q54
Which one among the following processes is not part of a chemical weathering?
General KnowledgeGeography
- AHydration
- BExfoliation
- COxidation
- DSolution
Explanation
Hydration, oxidation and solution (including carbonation) are chemical weathering processes involving chemical change in minerals. Exfoliation (onion-skin weathering) is a physical/mechanical process caused by temperature fluctuations. It is not part of chemical weathering — option B.