Salt wedging is of slight consequence in ________.
A) regions above the treeline
B) humid regions
C) marshes
D) arid regions
E) volcanic regions

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Salt wedging occurs when water containing dissolved salts seeps into cracks and crevices in rocks and soil. As the water evaporates, the salt crystals grow and wedge open the cracks, causing further weathering and erosion. However, in humid regions, there is high rainfall and the excess water washes away the salt before it has a chance to crystallize and cause wedging.

Salt Wedging Is of Slight Consequence in ________