In a Dry Climate, Weathering Is Significantly Less Than in a Humid

question 37

Multiple Choice

In a dry climate, weathering is significantly less than in a humid climate because______ .

• A) there is less moisture than in a humid region
• B) sand covers much of the rock surface and protects them from weathering in a desert
• C) rivers are ephemeral and do not cause weathering in the desert
• D) wind is not a significant weathering agent

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