Weathering in the desert occurs primarily by ____ processes.
A)chemical
B)saltation
C)intermittent
D)alluvial
E)mechanical

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In the desert, weathering occurs primarily by mechanical processes such as abrasion, exfoliation, and thermal expansion and contraction. Chemical weathering is limited due to the lack of moisture and organic matter in the desert environment. Saltation is a process of sediment transport by wind, not a type of weathering. Intermittent and alluvial processes refer to patterns of water flow and sediment transport, not weathering processes.

Weathering in the Desert Occurs Primarily by ____ Processes