A rock in a harsh desert is slowly breaking down over time. Temperatures in the desert rise quickly during the day and fall quickly at night. These temperature changes cause stress in the rock, and as a result, it is slowly breaking apart. Which of the following processes is happening to this rock?

Match the term with the corresponding definition. 1. mountains 2. geographic position 3. latitude 4. oceans 5. pressure 6. land vs. water a. affects temperature by influencing the seasonal range of solar intensity b. despite being at similar latitudes, continental locations have a larger seasonal range in temperature than waterfront locations c. local topography predict temperature and precipitation d. thinner air less able to hold heat makes climate colder e. sea surface temperature influences air temperature and evaporation rates f. affects temperature, moisture, and storm tracks