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प्रश्न
What is known as oxidation?
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उत्तर
Oxidation is a type of chemical weathering that occurs when minerals, especially those containing iron, react with oxygen in the air or water. This chemical reaction forms iron oxide (commonly known as rust), which weakens the rock and causes it to break down. Oxidation is commonly seen in rocks containing iron-rich minerals like haematite and magnetite, and it leads to the disintegration of rocks over time.
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Complete the flowchart below.
Distinguish between the following pair
Granular disintegration and exfoliation
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Regolith
What do you understand by the following term:|
Carbonation
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Rewrite the following sentence, choosing the right word from the options given below:
_______refers to the gradual disintegration and decomposition of rocks which lie exposed to the elements of weather.
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