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The wettest place in the United States is Mount Waialeale on Kauai in Hawaii. Its total annual rainfall measures 460 inches.

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Where does weathering take place the most?

Weathering takes place the most in regions with high humidity and precipitation, such as tropical rainforests or coastal areas. This is because moisture accelerates chemical weathering processes by promoting the breakdown of rocks and minerals.


How would a soil that developed in a warm wet place be different then one that developed in a hot dry place?

the soils in the hot dry place are shallow and contain little organic matter, chemical weathering, and soil development is slow. In a warm, wet place heavy rains wash away and leave a thin layer of humus. soil is fast in warm wet regions its not suitable for growing crops.


Where is the wettest place in US?

hi The most precipitation in the United States and the world falls at Mt. Waialeale on Kauai in Hawaii. It rains an average of 460 inches (11,684 millimetres) a year on the tropical island mountain.


What kind of clouds make us wet?

Rain clouds, specifically nimbostratus clouds, are responsible for making us wet. These clouds are low-level clouds that are thick and bring continuous precipitation. When they release their moisture in the form of rain, it reaches the ground and makes us wet.


How would a soil that developed in a warm wet place be different than one that developed in a hot dry place?

A soil from a warm, wet place would likely be more leached of minerals and organic matter due to higher rainfall and microbial activity. In contrast, a soil from a hot, dry place would likely have higher concentrations of minerals and organic matter due to minimal leaching and slower decomposition rates. The warm wet soil would likely be more acidic and have less defined soil horizons compared to the hot dry soil which may be more alkaline and have clearer soil horizons.