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UI Post-UTME Geography 2018 (Model questions) Question 17

Question 17

Weathering, Erosion and Mass Movement

Two factors which promote rapid chemical weathering in the tropics are

  1. A.high temperature and extreme aridity
  2. B.high temperature and low humidity
  3. C.low temperature and high humidity
  4. D.high temperature and high humidity
  5. E.high temperature and low rainfall
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (high temperature and high humidity)

Explanation

Chemical reactions are fastest when it is hot and wet.