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appyboo

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What is the role of carbon dioxide (CO2) in weathering? Explain Equation (5.3).
 
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The processes of weathering, erosion, transport, deposition, and lithification are important in the formation of sedimentary rocks. Briefly explain each of these processes in your own words, being sure to distinguish each from the others.
 
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Answer to Question 1

CO2 and water creates carbonic acid (Equation 5.3), which contributes to weathering because it is weakly acidic.

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Weathering is the breakdown of rock at Earth's surface. Erosion is the physical transport of weathered material from its source, such as by wind or water. Deposition is the accumulation of weathered sediment. Lithification is the conversion of the deposited sediment into rock, primarily through the processes of compaction and cementation.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help


JaynaD87

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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