Question

Which statement is not true about weathering in deserts?

Most weathering in deserts is physical weathering.

Chemical weathering does not occur in deserts.

Chemical weathering causes the red color of some desert rocks.

Answer 1

chemical weathering does
not occur in deserts

Answer 2

Answer: Chemical weathering does not occur in desert.

In desert two types of weathering occurs:

1. Physical weathering

2. Chemical weathering

Physical weathering involves the disintegration of rocks by physical or natural sources like wind and this process does not change the chemical composition of the disintegrated matter. In chemical weathering process, the disintegration of rocks will result in alteration or change in the chemical composition of disintegrated matter.