Question

In general, what region of the country most likely experiences the greatest amounts of physical weathering and why?

Earth Science

Answer 1

Northern region

Mechanical weathering is the set of various processes of weathering that break apart rocks into particles that can be carried away by wind and water erosion. The five major mechanisms of mechanical weathering are abrasion, crystallization of ice or certain minerals, hydration shattering, thermal fracture and exfoliation.