Briefly describe chemical weathering, providing examples of several physical weathering processes

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Chemical weathering is the disintegration of rock with chemical alterations to the rock. Examples include hydration, hydrolisis, carbonation, and oxidization.

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What is a major difference between inceptisols and entisols?

A. Inceptisols are usually found in wetter areas while entisols tend to occur in drier areas. B. Inceptisols are more common in areas where weathering and leaching occur while entisols are more common where new landscapes have formed. C. Inceptisols have a weak B horizon while entisols have no B horizon. D. All of these are major differences between inceptisols and entisols.

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Hurricanes can form over tropical land masses as well as over tropical oceans

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Explain the ways in which alluvial fans and deltas are similar. What will be an ideal response?

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