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← GeographyWhich outcome results when increased precipitation accelerates weathering of feldspar?
A)Formation of secondary clay minerals✓
B)Decreased surface soil alkalinity
C)Increased dissolution of silica
D)Release of essential plant nutrients
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Increased precipitation enhances hydrolysis, a type of weathering, which facilitates the chemical breakdown of feldspar into clay minerals; because water reacts with the mineral structure, generating aluminosilicates (clay) therefore less soluble minerals form, rather than silica dissolving readily.
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