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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following :
Erosion and Weathering.
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उत्तर
Erosion :
- Erosion includes the work of weathering away of rocks of the earth.
- It involves motion.
- River, glacier, wind are its main agents.
Weathering :
- Weathering is the breaking of rocks by elements of the atmosphere.
- It involves no motion.
- Temperature, frost, wind, plants and animals are its main agents.
संबंधित प्रश्न
From encyclopedias and the Internet, find out the different types of soil found in India. Discuss the importance of these soils for crops cultivated in our country. You should form groups in class for this activity.
Give geographical reason:
Gases in the atmosphere affect weathering.
How are erosional plains formed?
Distinguish between the Structural plain and Depositional plains.
What is known as Sheet Wash?
Give a technical term for the following:
Expansion of minerals in rocks on coming into contact with rainwater.
Say whether the following is ‘True’ or ‘False’.
In dry climates mechanical weathering is dominant.
What do you understand by the following term:
Soil profile
What do you understand by the following term:
Soil texture
Give reasons for the following :
Farmers are encouraged to adopt soil conservation methods.
