Question

Sedimentary rock formation occurs when igneous, metamorphic, or other sedimentary rocks are exposed to the unyielding forces of nature found on the Earth's surface. The formation of sedimentary rock occurs by several processes over millions of years. Acid from rain water reacts chemically with minerals dissolving them or turning them into other minerals, often through the processes of oxidation or hydration. Which term describes the process when chemicals dissolve and break up rock to form sedimentary rock?
A) Deposition

B) Lithification

C) Physical weathering

D) Chemical weathering

Answer 1

Chemical Weathering because when chemical weathering occurs, the rock isn’t just broken up and can be fixed together. It uses the key word “dissolve” and “acid” and “reacts chemically”

Answer 2

Chemical weathering because it used examples of it such as acidic rain and  oxidation. Plus they use chemical a few times too.