Question

Match each type of climate with its impact on the rate of weathering.

cold and wet weather
temperate and dry weather
hot and wet weather
Pairs
It speeds up chemical weathering.
It speeds up mechanical weathering.
It helps slow down weathering.

Answer 1

The correct answers are "cold and wet weather - It speeds up mechanical weathering", "temperate and dry weather - It helps slow down weathering" and "hot and wet weather - It speeds up chemical weathering".

Step-by-step explanation:

Weathering is a geological process at which rocks are broken down into sediments, clays and other types of soils. The rate of weathering is affected by climate conditions in different ways. Cold and wet weather speeds up mechanical weathering mainly because the freezing of water that results in the production of ice breaks down the rocks by physical means. Temperate and dry weather helps slow down weathering because at temperate temperature weathering is not favored physically or chemically. Hot and wet weather speeds up chemical weathering because most chemical reactions occur more quickly at warm temperatures.

Answer 2

Hot and wet weather speeds up chemical weathering because hot and humid climates create ideal conditions for chemical breakdown of rocks due to reaction with water and oxygen.
Cold and wet weather speeds up mechanical weathering because cold and humid climates is ideal for physical breakdown of rocks due to expansion of freezing water.
Temperate and dry weather slows down weathering since there is very little water in dry environments that will cause the rocks to break or crack.