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189. which of the following rock is least effected by chemical weathering processes? a. shale b. granite c. basalt d. limestone

189. Which of the following rock is least effected by chemical weathering processes? A. Shale B. Granite C. Basalt D. Limestone /SAGAP LINI/EPCITV 201s
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  • Owishi Sarkar Best Answer
    Shale may comprise of many minerals including those of feldspar, iron rich minerals, sulphide minerals and even carbonate rich minerals, all of which are not very stable at surface...
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  • Owishi Sarkar
    The answer is B) granite as it contains quartz which is the mineral which is least affected by chemical weathering. All other rocks are affected by chemical weathering.
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    Gurmeet singh
    agreed, please comment on shale also