wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
9
You visited us 9 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Imagine that you are moving to stay in a new place. One day you notice that the rocks in the nearby playground are weathered away by moss, lichen and algae.

From the above observation, the new place you are staying belongs to which of the following region?

A
Temperate region
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Desert region
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Humid region
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Arid region
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C Humid region
In humid regions, there are organisms such as moss, algae, lichen that grow on the rocks. All of these organisms can also work to make rocks weaker and eventually disintegrate them.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Biological Weathering
GEOGRAPHY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon