WAEC Agricultural Science 2022 Objective — Question 10
Question 10 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Agricultural Science 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The main factors responsible for rock weathering in the desert are high
- A. temperature and animal activityCorrect
- B. wind and root growth
- C. water and wind
- D. root growth and water
Explanation
In desert environments, high daytime/low nighttime temperature fluctuations (thermal expansion/contraction) combined with animal activity are the main drivers of rock weathering, given the scarcity of water.
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