In a dry climate, weathering is significantly less than in a humid climate because______ . A) there is less moisture than in a humid region B) sand covers much of the rock surface and protects them from weathering in a desert C) rivers are ephemeral and do not cause weathering in the desert D) wind is not a significant weathering agent

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles by physical, chemical or biological processes. Moisture is a crucial agent in chemical and biological weathering. In dry climates, there is less moisture, and thus chemical and biological weathering processes are significantly less than in humid climates.

In a Dry Climate, Weathering Is Significantly Less Than in a Humid