A barrier of trees used to shelter an area from wind is a ...

• A. Weathering
• B. Weed
• C. Windbreak
• D. Water Tower

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is a barrier of trees planted to slow and block wind, protecting an area. This setup is known as a windbreak. By cutting wind speed, a windbreak reduces soil erosion, lowers evaporation from soils and crops, and can shield buildings and livestock from gusts, making it the best fit for “a barrier of trees used to shelter an area from wind.”

Weathering is the breakdown of rocks and materials by wind, water, and temperature—an action process, not a barrier. A weed is an unwanted plant that competes with crops. A water tower is a structure used to store and supply water. None of these serve the shielding role that a windbreak does.