Which of the following regions the chemical weathering process is more dominant than the mechanical process?
(a) Limestone Region
(b) Arid region
(c) Glacier region
(d) Humid Region

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Which of the following regions the chemical weathering process is more dominant than the mechanical process?
(a) Limestone Region
(b) Arid region
(c) Glacier region
(d) Humid Region

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Humid regions are characterized by high levels of moisture and temperature, both of which accelerate chemical weathering processes. In these areas, water, often slightly acidic due to dissolved carbon dioxide, promotes reactions such as hydrolysis, oxidation, and dissolution, which break down minerals in the rocks.

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Which of the following regions the chemical weathering process is more dominant than the mechanical process? (a) Limestone Region (b) Arid region (c) Glacier region (d) Humid Region