A granite outcrop experiences increased rainfall. Which outcome follows regarding feldspar minerals within the outcrop?

💡 Explanation

Increased rainfall accelerates chemical weathering of feldspar minerals because the hydrolysis reaction is enhanced, leading to the formation of clay minerals and release of cations; therefore, clay formation is the outcome, rather than the feldspar remaining stable.

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