Questions: Less chemical weathering occurs in humid and warmer areas than in dryer and colder regions.
True or False
Transcript text: Less chemical weathering occurs in humid and warmer areas than in dryer and colder regions.
True or False
Solution
The answer is False: Less chemical weathering occurs in humid and warmer areas than in dryer and colder regions.
Explanation:
Chemical weathering is the process by which rocks and minerals undergo changes in their composition due to chemical reactions. This process is significantly influenced by climate.
In humid and warmer areas, chemical weathering is more prevalent because the presence of water and higher temperatures accelerate chemical reactions. For example, processes like hydrolysis, oxidation, and carbonation are more active in such climates.
In contrast, dryer and colder regions experience less chemical weathering because there is less moisture to facilitate these chemical reactions, and lower temperatures slow down the rate of chemical processes.
Therefore, the statement is false because chemical weathering is more intense in humid and warmer areas compared to dryer and colder regions.