WAEC Geography 2007 Question 22

Question 22

Weathering, Erosion and Mass Movement

Chemical weathering takes place most effectively where it is

  1. A.dry all the time
  2. B.cold and wet
  3. C.warm and dry
  4. D.hot and wet.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (hot and wet.)

Explanation

Heat speeds up chemical reactions and water is needed for them, so hot wet climates have the most chemical weathering.