Which substance combines with iron in the presence of water to form rust? (1 point)
Oxygen
The process responsible for the formation of limestone caves is called limestone dissolution.
carbonation
The best description for hydrolysis is water reacting chemically with minerals in rock.
A tropical region that is hot and humid all year long would be most likely to support chemical weathering.
Which process is most likely responsible for the formation of limestone caves? (1 point)
LESSON 10
UNIT 2
Earth's Changing Surface
Chemical Weathering
Chemical Weathering Quick Check
Which process is most likely responsible for the formation of limestone caves? (1 point)
oxidation
carbonation
abrasion
hydrolysis
Which option best describes hydrolysis? (1 point)
• hydrogen in water combining chemically with substances in rock
carbon dioxide reacting with water to form an acid that dissolves minerals in
rock
• oxygen in water combining chemically with substances in rock
• water reacting chemically with minerals in rock
Which type of region would be most likely to support chemical weathering? (1 point)
• a tropical region that is hot and humid all year long
a temperate region with warm summers and cold winters
a desert region with very little rain
• a polar region that is cold and dry all year long
How do writers provide support for a text analysis? (1 point)
by stating their opinions
by asking questions
by forming new ideas
by using evidence