The Rotting of Rock by the Various Types of Chemical

question 64

Multiple Choice

The rotting of rock by the various types of chemical weathering takes place best in ________.

• A) polar regions
• B) upland montane forests
• C) arid lands
• D) humid regions
• E) limestone regions

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Definitions:

Asexual Propagation

The reproduction of organisms without the fusion of gametes, resulting in offspring genetically identical to the parent.

Pathogens

Microorganisms or agents that cause disease, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Senescence

Sum of the processes involving aging, decline, and eventual death of a plant or plant part.

Cytokinin

Plant hormone that promotes cell division; often works in combination with auxin during organ development in plant embryos.