Which weathering outcome accelerated by iron sulfide oxidation?

💡 Explanation

When iron sulfides oxidize during mining they yield sulfuric acid; acid mine drainage occurs because this accelerates chemical weathering. Therefore, acid mine drainage is the outcome, rather than creating more stable calcareous or aeolian mineral structures.

• Which outcome results when airflow containing abrasive particles impacts stationary desert rocks?
• During effusive volcanic eruptions feeding lava flows at Kilauea, which effect occurs if degassing becomes limited?
• Which risk increases within flood control channels constructed atop karst bedrock regions?
• Which major outcome develops because of excessive magma viscosity during effusive underwater eruptions?
• Which outcome occurs when river avulsion bypasses a meander bend completely?
• Which erosion dominates when seasonal wave energy intensifies at coastal headlands?