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Why would a marble statue last longer in a dry desert?
Marble is attacked by carbonic acid - carbon dioxide dissolved in water. The desert has little rainfall so chemical weathering occurs at a very slow rate.
What type of weathering does not happen in the desert?
Mechanical and chemical weathering both occur.
The rust colored tint of some desert landscapes is the result of?
The result of the rust colored tint of desert landscapes are to show chemical weathering. This is shown on a map.
Would a cliff in the desert or a cliff along the seashore experience ce more weathering?
A cliff on a coast will experience the most weathering due to wave action.
Is Patagonia a desert a grassland or rainforest area?
Patagonia is a Major Desert. The area of the dessert is 402,700 miles2.
Why is the chemical weathering slow in the desert if heat speeds up chemical reactions?
Chemical weathering lacks an essential component in the desert - water.
Why does chemical weathering proceed slowly in a hot desert?
Chemical weathering requires water to speed it up. Since there is little water in the desert, it is a slow process compared to weathering in more humid areas.
Tundra and desert biomes have shallow soil profiles because weathering is limited by a lack of?
Tundra and desert biomes have shallow soil profiles because weathering is limited by a lack of moisture. In tundra biomes, cold temperatures slow down the process of weathering. In desert biomes, low precipitation and arid conditions prevent significant weathering processes from occurring.
Why is weathering slow in the desert?
Chemical weathering occurs through the processes of solution, hydration, carbonation and oxidation & reduction. Whichever process is followed there is a slight requiremnet of water for the weathering to occur. Because in chemical weathering, minerals in rocks disslove in either water and/or carbonic acid (weak acid, formed when water absorbs carbon dioxide). As a desert has less amount of moisture content, so it is slow in desert.
What type of change would slow the chemical weathering of the soil?
Decreasing the surface area of the rock or increasing the pH level of the soil would slow the chemical weathering process. Additionally, reducing the presence of water or lowering the temperature can also slow down chemical weathering.
What are the main form of weathering taking place in the desert?
The main form of weathering in a desert is decomposition.
Is desert pavement cause by chemical weathering?
No, desert pavement is caused by wind which is physical weathering.
Which type of weathering happens in a dry desert?
onion skin weathering
What type of weathering does not happen in the desert?
Mechanical and chemical weathering both occur.
Why would a marble statue last longer in a dry desert?
Marble is attacked by carbonic acid - carbon dioxide dissolved in water. The desert has little rainfall so chemical weathering occurs at a very slow rate.
Is weathering a slow change?
yes it is
Is a landslide slower than weathering?
Landslides are very fast. Weathering is slow.
