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प्रश्न
Distinguish between:
Weathering and Denudation
State the difference between weathering and denudation.
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उत्तर
| Factor | Weathering | Denudation |
| Definition | The breakdown or disintegration of rocks by natural agents. | The process of breaking and removing rocks from the Earth's surface. |
| Process | Involves disintegration or decay of rocks at or near the surface. | Includes weathering, erosion, mass movement, and transportation. |
| Movement | No movement of material occurs. | Involves the displacement and removal of material from one place to another. |
| Result | Formation of soil and smaller rock particles. | Lowering of the land surface and rounding of exposed rock surfaces. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give geographical reason:
Temperature changes result in physical weathering.
Give geographical reason:
Human activities affect weathering.
What is known as exfoliation?
Give a technical term for the following:
Expansion of minerals in rocks on coming into contact with rainwater.
What do you understand by the following term:|
Carbonation
What are the various factors governing the formation of soil? Which one is the most important and why?
What do you understand by the following term:
Weathering
What do you understand by the following term:
Soil texture
Give reasons for the following :
Grassland soils are less acidic than forest soils.
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.
