Which process is primarily responsible for weathering of rocks in desert climates?
A. Freeze-thaw action
B. Biological activity
C. Chemical weathering
D. Thermal expansion
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Thermal expansion due to extreme diurnal temperature changes causes physical weathering in deserts.This repeated heating and cooling causes rocks to fracture.Freeze-thaw is more effective in cold climates.Related Questions on Geomorphology and Surface Processes
What is the main agent responsible for the formation of V-shaped valleys?
A. Wind
B. River
C. Glaciers
D. Landslides
Which of the following is an erosional feature formed by wind?
A. Drumlin
B. Oxbow lake
C. Yardang
D. Delta

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