Explain why chemical weathering occurs faster in hot, wet climates than in cool, dry climates. Describe two techniques that farmers use to conserve soil.

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jamesj · Answer

First, why do chemical reactions happen faster in general when it is hotter?

anonymous · Answer

pleasee

jamesj · Answer

When all reactants of a chemical reaction are at a higher temperature, they have more energy and this enables chemical reactions to happen more quickly.

Make sense?

anonymous · Answer

Describe two techniques that farmers use to conserve soil.

jamesj · Answer

That's only one piece.  The other piece is the presence of water.  That's less obvious.

jamesj · Answer

With water, different reactants can move around in the water and get in contact with each other to react.

jamesj · Answer

As for the question about techniques farmers use, I recommend you look at your text book or do a web search. For example: http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=how+farmers+conserve+soil&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8