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प्रश्न
A: Freeze and thaw weathering is common in desert areas.
R: Water gets into cracks and breaks the rocks.
विकल्प
Only A is correct
Only R is correct
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
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उत्तर
Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
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A is correct:Freeze-thaw weathering can occur in desert areas, especially in regions with occasional freezing temperatures. Deserts are not entirely devoid of water; it can seep into cracks in rocks.
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R is correct:Water freezing in cracks expands, exerting pressure on the rock and causing it to break. This is the mechanism of freeze-thaw weathering. However, it’s important to note that this process doesn’t specifically define desert environments.
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