Where is weathering likely to be the least effective, leading to the shallowest depth?

Where is weathering likely to be the least effective, leading to the shallowest depth?
 
  A. tropical forest
  B. tropical savanna
  C. desert
  D. boreal forest
  E. tundra

Question 2

What is differential weathering?
 
  A. at least two weathering processes at work
  B. distinct rock types weathering at different rates
  C. a single weathering process that has different results
  D. when weathering actually strengthens the rock
  E. variety of climate conditions affecting weathering

Question 3

What type of weathering agents are lichen considered?
 
  A. mechanical
  B. chemical
  C. oxidation
  D. hydrolysis
  E. biological

Question 4

What chemical weathering process involves the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and results in weathering of rock?
 
  A. hydrolysis
  B. carbonation
  C. oxidation
  D. biologic weathering
  E. plant wedging

Question 5

What chemical weathering process most commonly occurs as rusting?
 
  A. hydrolysis
  B. carbonation
  C. oxidation
  D. exfoliation
  E. hydration

Question 6

What is NOT true about chemical weathering?
 
  A. more effective on larger surface areas
  B. decomposes through chemical alteration
  C. more effective on finer-grained materials
  D. proceeds faster in drier, cooler climates
  E. more effective with abundant water

Question 7

What type of weathering occurs when joints within rocks are aligned so that layers of rock break off and new layers are exposed?
 
  A. salt wedging
  B. frost wedging
  C. oxidation
  D. hydrolysis
  E. exfoliation