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प्रश्न
Give a geographical reason:
Slope is a major factor in mass wasting.
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उत्तर
Slope is a major factor in mass wasting because -
- Mass wasting is the down-slope movement of a loose mixture of soil, land, and rock particles by the force of gravity.
- In mass wasting the materials come down the slope without the aid of transporting medium like running water, ice, or wind.
- Mass wasting occurs continuously on all slopes.
- Some act very slowly, others very suddenly, often with disastrous results.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Write whether the statement are true or false. Correct the incorrect one.
The breaking down of rocks into smaller particles is called weathering.
People have used various farming methods to increase food production. However, in the process, they have stripped the soil of nutrients, leading to its degradation.
Can you suggest some ways by which we can reduce soil degradation?
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 |
Distinguish between the following pair:
Weathering and erosion
Give geographical reason:
Gases in the atmosphere affect weathering.
Which is the most important effect of weathering?
What is weathering?
What do you understand by the following term:|
Carbonation
What do you understand by the following term:|
Desilication
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.
