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Given below are two statements Statement I: Chemical weathering involves disintegration and decomposition of minerals Statement II: Biological w
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Given below are two statements
Statement I: Chemical weathering involves disintegration and decomposition of minerals
Statement II: Biological weathering accelerates physical and chemical weathering
Choose the correct answer:

A.

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

B.

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

C.

Statement I is true, but Statement II is false

D.

Statement I is false, but Statement II is true

Correct option is D


Statement I is incorrect: Chemical weathering mainly involves decomposition (not disintegration) of minerals through reactions like hydrolysis, oxidation, etc.
Statement II is correct: Biological weathering, through roots, microbes, and organisms, can enhance both physical and chemical weathering, making the process more effective.

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