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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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