Multiple choice

Laterite is produced by

  1. Hydration and carbonation

  2. Hydration and calcification

  3. Hydrolysis and oxidation

  4. Leaching and oxidation
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Laterite is produced by leaching and oxidation. Laterites are formed from the leaching of parent sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks and igneous rocks and mineralized proto-ores which leaves the more insoluble ions, predominantly iron and aluminium. 

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