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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following pair
Granular disintegration and exfoliation
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उत्तर
Granular disintegration :
A form of weathering where the grains of a rock become loosened and fall out to leave a pitted and uneven surface.
Exfoliation :
When the surface layers of rounded and boulders gradually peel off in layers due to expansion of the outer layer during the day and the contraction of the same layer during night, the process is called exfoliation.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following pair:
Weathering and erosion
How are erosional plains formed?
Define weathering.
What do you understand by the following term:|
Carbonation
Match the following pairs correctly:
| A | B |
| (a) A soil formed at a place or a particular site | Alluvium |
| (b) Over a long period of time this soil become mature | Transported soil |
| (c) It is most fertile soil when renewed every year | Podzol |
| (d) This soil is found is cool or cold humid areas | Residual |
What do you understand by the following term:
Weathering
Give reasons for the following :
Farmers are encouraged to adopt soil conservation methods.
Give a geographical reason:
Oxidation changes the size and colour of the rocks.
Which one of the following materials is affected by hydration process?
Name three types of weathering.
