Geography
Expansion of minerals on coming into contact with rainfall:
- Oxidation
- Solution
- Hydration
- Carbonation
Weathering
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Answer
Hydration
Reason — In the process of hydration, the expansion of minerals occurs on their coming into contact with rainwater, causing the minerals to become heavy and start disintegrating.
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