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Mechanical weathering or erosion is more rapid in what type of climate?
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∙ 13y ago
There are many types of mechanical weathering, some due to climatic conditions, some not. Excluding non-climatic causes, mechanical weathering such as plant root growth, would be assisted by tropical conditions which encourage plant growth and root hydraulics. In desert regions, weathering is more rapid under conditions of high wind, which causes abrasion of rock surfaces. In areas that experience hot/cold alternating temperatures, frost wedging and thermal stress will contribute to rapid mechanical weathering. The type of rock being exposed to agents of mechanical weathering would also play a part in the speed at which the weathering takes place, as some rock varieties are more easily mechanically weathered than others.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoClimates with lots of rain such as Tropical and subtropical.
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∙ 11y agoHot and wet climatic conditions are conducive for mechanical weathering.
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∙ 13y agoIt is more rapid in a tropical or high temperature climate.
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∙ 14y agoChemical weathering is most rapid in a hot, wet environment.
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∙ 8y agohot wet climates (:
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∙ 14y agohot and wet
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∙ 12y agowarm, wet.
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Is this true or false Acid rain causes very rapid mechanical weathering?
true
What climate is the most conductive to rapid weathering?
A warm, damp(moist),place with tropical weather
How would rapid changes in climate affect an ecosystem?
rapid: slow: earthquake erosion by wind or rain volcanoes creation of sand dunes tornadoes deposition avalanche weathering land slide forming a delta flood plate movement
What is it called when mountains are worn down and sediments are carried away?
When mountains are worn away by weathering and the sediment is carried away, it is called erosion. This occurs over time. Rapid erosion is possible and is known to cause landslides.
What is a true statement about how the Earth's surface is changing?
The Earth's surface is always changing. It changes through slow processes and rapid processes. Some slow processes are weathering and erosion. Other changes are rapid processes, such as volcanic eruption, landslides and avalanches, and earthquakes.
Which climate causes the most rapid mechanical weathering?
Usually a cold climate is.
What climate is the most conducive to rapid weathering?
The climate that is the most conducive to rapid weathering are tropical climates. They will have the fastest rate of weathering.
What kind of weathering is more rapid in a warm wet climate?
chemical weathering
Is Mechanical weathering is more rapid in warm wet climates.?
YES!
Which climate condition produces the most rapid chemical weathering?
Hot and wet climate.
Where do you find chemical weathering more rapid?
In warm or wet climate
Are landslide to rapid changes?
Erosion and weathering typically work over long periods of time, causing change slowly. However, with global warming and loss of native plants in many areas, erosion and weathering are happening at a more rapid rate.
Is this true or false Acid rain causes very rapid mechanical weathering?
true
What climate is the most conductive to rapid weathering?
A warm, damp(moist),place with tropical weather
Which climate produce the most rapid chemical weathering of rock?
hot and dry
How would rapid changes in climate affect an ecosystem?
rapid: slow: earthquake erosion by wind or rain volcanoes creation of sand dunes tornadoes deposition avalanche weathering land slide forming a delta flood plate movement
What is it called when mountains are worn down and sediments are carried away?
When mountains are worn away by weathering and the sediment is carried away, it is called erosion. This occurs over time. Rapid erosion is possible and is known to cause landslides.
