Question

1. how does climate affect chemical and mechanical weathering?

a. mechanical weathering occurs more rapidly in warm, wet climates, and chemical weathering occurs more rap
b. chemical weathering occurs more rapidly in warm, wet climates, and mechanical weathering occurs more rap
c. chemical weathering occurs more rapidly in dry climates and mechanical weathering occurs more in windy cli
d. chemical and mechanical weathering occur more rapidly in warm, wet climates.

1. in which horizon of a soil profile is the parent material usually found?

a. a - horizon a
b. b - horizon
c. c - horizon c
d. o - horizon

1. when materials containing iron are exposed to water and oxygen, ________ can occur.

a. mechanical weathering
b. wedging
c. ironization
d. oxidation

1. what type of weathering is shown in the figure?

Explanation:

• For question 8: Chemical weathering is enhanced by water and warmth which speed up chemical reactions, while mechanical weathering can also be more prevalent in warm - wet climates due to factors like freeze - thaw cycles being more common in some cases.
• For question 9: The C - horizon of a soil profile contains the parent material, which is the unweathered or slightly weathered rock or sediment beneath the soil.
• For question 10: When iron - containing materials are exposed to water and oxygen, oxidation (rusting) occurs.

Answer:

1. B. Chemical weathering occurs more rapidly in warm, wet climates, and mechanical weathering occurs more rapidly in warm, wet climates.
2. C. C - horizon C
3. D. oxidation