Based on the examples and discussion in Chapter 4, what is the relationship of climate to weathering, both chemical and mechanical? Also, are certain climates more susceptible to certain types of weathering? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
The hotter and wetter a climate is, the greater the degree of chemical weathering. Chemical weathering will facilitate mechanical weathering, thus both will be increased. Hot, wet climates suffer the most weathering, but there must be both increased temperature and moisture. Hot and dry favors preservation, cold and dry likewise favors preservation. Cold and wet would not happen because the liquid water would be frozen, and would therefore be dry.
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a - 0 b - 2 c - many d - 25
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A) The assertion and the reason are both correct, and the reason is valid. B) The assertion and the reason are both correct, but the reason is invalid. C) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect. D) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct. E) Both the assertion and the reason are incorrect.