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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
Match the column
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Granular disintegration | (i) causes feldspar to become a powdery mass |
| 2. Oxidation | (ii) is common in deserts |
| 3. Carbonation | (iii) is the simplest form of chemical weathering |
| 4. Hydration | (iv) mainly affects limestone regions |
| 5. Solution | (v) results in the rusting of iron |
Give geographical reason:
Human activities affect weathering.
What is known as mass wasting?
Give a technical term for the following:
Disintegration or decomposition of rock.
What is weathering? Illustrate the process graphically.
On what factors does the weathering depend?
What do you understand by the following term:|
Regolith
Give a geographical reason:
Slope is a major factor in mass wasting.
Give a geographical reason:
Oxidation changes the size and colour of the rocks.
Consider the given statement and choose the right option given below.
- The nature and magnitude of weathering differ from place to place and region to region.
- Granular disintegration takes place due to the action of volcanoes.
- Weathering is a prerequisite in the formation of soil.
Which of the above statement is/are the right statement.
