Question 21
Weathering, Erosion and Mass MovementIn which of the following regions would exfoliation commonly occur?
- A.Regions with high temperatures and large amount of rainfall
- B.Semi-arid regions with large diurnal range of temperature
- C.Regions with large amounts of limestone and chalk
- D.Regions with luxuriant vegetation cover
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (Semi-arid regions with large diurnal range of temperature)
Explanation
Daily heating and cooling of bare rock in dry areas makes outer layers expand, contract and peel off.