What is the primary result of the carbonation process?

The carbonation process primarily involves the reaction of carbon dioxide with water to form a weak acid (carbonic acid), which can then interact with minerals in rocks, particularly carbonate rocks such as limestone. This leads to the dissolution of these minerals, resulting in the chemical weathering of the rocks.

While the formation of limestone pavement is indeed a product of such chemical weathering, it is important to note that it is not the primary result of carbonation. The actual primary result is the chemical weathering of rocks, as this encompasses the overall effect of carbonate dissolution on various rock types. The other options, such as physical erosion or the creation of scree, do not directly relate to the carbonation process and its chemical reactions with rocks.