Question 17
ClimateA climatic region records low rainfall, high temperatures and sparse vegetation. Which statements are correct?
i. The region is likely desert
ii. Evaporation exceeds precipitation
iii. Chemical weathering is intense
iv. Vegetation is xerophytic
- A.i & ii only
- B.ii & iii only
- C.i, ii & iii
- D.i, ii & iv
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (i, ii & iv)
Explanation
Hot, dry and sparsely vegetated means desert, where evaporation exceeds rainfall and plants are drought-adapted (xerophytic); chemical weathering is weak without moisture.