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Chemical weathering occurs more rapidly in what kind of climates? A. Warm with abundant rainfall B. Cool and dry C. Desertlike D. Cold with high snowfall amounts

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Chemical weathering occurs more rapidly in warm with abundant rainfall climates. Correct answer: A

Chemical reaction brake rocks down . The most common in sthe following scenario: rain water reacts with the mineral grains in rocks to form new minerals (clays) and soluble salts.

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The correct answer here is option A ie "Warm with abundant rainfall" as those conditions will provide a good medium for chemical reactions to create acids and for those inturn to be carries into fissures in rocks etc
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