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प्रश्न
Give a technical term for the following:
Peeling off of the outer layer of rock through contraction and expansion.
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उत्तर
Exfoliation
संबंधित प्रश्न
From encyclopedias and the Internet, find out the different types of soil found in India. Discuss the importance of these soils for crops cultivated in our country. You should form groups in class for this activity.
Give geographical reason:
Gases in the atmosphere affect weathering.
Which is the most important effect of weathering?
What are exogenic forces?
What is the chief characteristic of weathering in tropical climates?
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:|
Oxidation
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 |
Describe how changes of temperature lead to weathering.
OR
How do changing temperature lead to weathering?
State the effects of weathering.
