When rock is broken down and disintegrated in the presence of water and with chemical alterations to the rock, the process in operation is
A) physical weathering.
B) chemical weathering.
C) hydrolysis.
D) carbonation.

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Chemical weathering is the process of breaking down rock through chemical processes, including reactions with water and other substances in the environment. This can cause physical changes as well, but the primary process at work is chemical alteration. Hydrolysis and carbonation are specific types of chemical weathering that may be involved in the overall process.

When Rock Is Broken Down and Disintegrated in the Presence