WAEC Geography 2024 Objective — Question 35
Question 35 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Geography 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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35. Which of the following examples of rock is most likely to be weathered by the process of solution?
- A. Slate
- B. Graphite
- C. LimestoneCorrect
- D. Granite
Explanation
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed primarily of calcium carbonate, and is highly susceptible to weathering through solution (chemical weathering) when acidic rainwater dissolves the calcium carbonate, leading to karst processes.
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