Question

Which of the areas below would weather and erode slower because of the climate factors? Choose all that apply.

a.In Alaska where it's cold and has little precipitation
b.A rainforest that has lots of rain and is warm
c.In St. Mary's County where they receive lots of rain and never gets too cold for long periods of time.
d.On top of a mountain that only has ice and snow.

Answer 1

Areas that would weather and erode slower due to climate factors include Alaska, rainforests, and mountains with ice and snow.

Step-by-step explanation:

The areas that would weather and erode slower due to climate factors are: a. In Alaska where it's cold and has little precipitation, b. A rainforest that has lots of rain and is warm, and d. On top of a mountain that only has ice and snow. The cold climate in Alaska, with low precipitation, slows down weathering and erosion because cold temperatures restrict chemical weathering and freeze water, reducing the amount of physical weathering. Similarly, the rainforest with lots of rain and warm temperatures enhances chemical weathering and increases physical erosion due to the constant moisture and higher temperatures. On top of a mountain, the presence of ice and snow protects the surface from direct erosion by wind and water.