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Chemical weathering

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:44:23+02:00January 24th, 2023|Landform Studies, Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes|

Chemical weathering in a desert environment. Image credit Diffen.com ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes: Main types of weathering: Chemical weathering

Chemical weathering is the breaking down or decomposition of rocks as a result of various chemical processes and reactions altering the chemical […]

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Factors affecting weathering

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:44:21+02:00January 24th, 2023|Landform Studies, Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes|

Weathered Limestone rocks. Image credit konfuciuszintezet.hu ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes: Factors affecting weathering.

The rate and prvailing type of weathering at any given place is affected by:

Climate
Relief
Vegetation
Rock type

Climate

Weathering types are distrubuted according to the prevailing climate of given areas especially when considering.
Temperature and rainfall […]

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