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You probably stay in _______ if you find that nearby rocks in your playground are weathered by moss, lichen, and algae.

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temperate region

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cold region

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humid region

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arid region

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Solution

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

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