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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following pair:
Weathering and erosion
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उत्तर
Weathering :
It is the process by which rocks on the land surface break down or crumble because of the action of the elements of weather such as rain, frost, and temperature changes.
Erosion :
It is the process by which the weathered materials are transported elsewhere by agents such as running water, moving ice waves, and winds.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
List any three factors that affect weathering.
What is gradation? Describe the two processes involved in gradation.
Name any two slow movements of mass wasting.
Give a technical term for the following:
Disintegration or decomposition of rock.
Give a technical term for the following:
Peeling off of the outer layer of rock through contraction and expansion.
Say whether the following is ‘True’ or ‘False’.
External forces are engaged only in erosion
What is weathering?
Distinguish between:
Weathering and Denudation
Give a geographical reason:
Slope is a major factor in mass wasting.
Consider the given statement and choose the right option given below.
- Small streams that join the main river is tributary.
- River Gangas is a tributary.
Which of the above statement is/are the right statement.
