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One of the major contributors is carbonic acid in rain, which forms as a result of carbon dioxide reacting with moisture. Nitric and sulfuric acids, which form primarily from man-made pollution, are also major contributors in some areas.

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What weathers marble and limestone?

carbon dioxide: when it mixes with rain& water will create carbonic acid rain which weathers marble and limestone.so carbonic acid weathers marble and limestone.


Which weathers faster feldspar or marble?

Marble weathers faster than feldspar because marble is more susceptible to chemical weathering due to its composition of calcium carbonate, which reacts easily with acidic rainwater. In comparison, feldspar is more resistant to weathering due to its hardness and chemical stability.


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What agent weathers marble and limestone?

this is the same question that was on my science homework ,as for the answer im not sure i think it's carbonic acid


Is limestone a marble?

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What are the two rocks that wear away the quickest from chemical weathering?

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Is marble the same as limestone?

Marble is made from limestone.


How are limestone and marble related?

Marble is metamorphosed limestone or dolostone.


Which weathers faster granite or marble?

Marble will weather more quickly. The mineral calcite, of which marble is composed is softer and less resistant to abrasion than granite. It is also more susceptible to chemical weathering via natural and man-caused acidic rainfall due to its chemical composition. Granite--not so susceptible.


What chemical weathers marble an limestone?

Carbonic acid, which forms when carbon dioxide in the atmosphere dissolves in rainwater, is a major agent of chemical weathering for marble and limestone. When carbonic acid reacts with the calcium carbonate in marble and limestone, it forms calcium bicarbonate which dissolves the rock and causes weathering.


What is acid that weathers limestone?

acid rain