The process of water mixing with the atmospheric carbon-dioxide to form carbonic acid is called _________.

Carbonisation

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Carbonation

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Carbonification

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B Carbonation
Carbonation is the mixing of water with the atmospheric carbon-dioxide to form carbonic acid. Rainwater reacts with carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to form carbonic acid. This reacts with calcium carbonate present in rocks like limestone to form a solution. This solution acts on rocks continuously to form weathered material.

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