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प्रश्न
How do animals and plants assist in weathering?
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उत्तर
The decaying remains of dead plants in soil tend to form organic acid which when dissolved in water cause chemical weathering. Ants, earthworms and burrowing animals such as rats and rabbits loosen soil and make tunnels causing weathering.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Identify the type of weathering from the given description.
The rock rusts.
Distinguish between the following pair
Hydration and solution
Name the four processes involved in chemical weathering.
Describe chemical weathering, mentioning the processes involved in it.
Name the gases which help in chemical weathering.
Distinguish between the following :
Solution and Hydration
Give Reasons:
Chemical weathering is predominant in hot and humid zones.
Mixing of water with the atmospheric carbon-di-oxide is known as ______.
Statement: The Agents of chemical weathering are Oxygen, Carbon dioxide, and Hydrogen.
Reason: Chemical weathering is predominantly high in the hot and humid regions.
The process of dissolution of rock substances in water is ______.
