2.3 - Types of Weathering - Chemical. Chemical weathering is the weakening and subsequent disintegration of rock by chemical reactions. These reactions include oxidation, hydrolysis, and carbonation. These processes either form or destroy minerals, thus altering the nature of the rockâs mineral composition.
Mount McKinley (or Denali) in Alaska is the highest mountain peak in the United States and in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,320 feet (6,194 m) above sea level. Measured base-to-peak, it is the tallest mountain on land.t 4,884 metres (16,024 ft) above sea level, Puncak Jaya is the highest mountain in Indonesia, the highest on the island of New Guinea (which comprises the Indonesian West Papua region plus Papua New Guinea), the highest of Oceania (Australian continent), and the 5th highest mountain in political Southeast Asia.
The highest mountains in each continent are: Asia-Mt. Everest and it is 29,029 ft tall. South America-Mt. Aconcagua and is 22,841 ft tall. North America-Mt. McKinley and is 20,320 ft tall. Africa-Mt.he tallest mountain in North America is Mt. McKinley.The tallest  mountain in South America Aconcagua. The tallest mountain in Asia  is Mt. Everest.The tallest mountain in â¦ Europe is Mount Elbrus. The  tallest mountain in Africa is Mt. Kilimanjaro.