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प्रश्न
What is the chief characteristic of weathering in tropical climates?
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उत्तर
Tropical climates are noted for distinct dry and wet season and high rate of evaporation. During the rainy season the oxides of iron and aluminium are dissolved in water and mix up with the soil to form laterite soils.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Which is the most important effect of weathering?
What is gradation? Describe the two processes involved in gradation.
What is weathering?
What is known as mass wasting?
What do you understand by the following term:|
Regolith
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 |
Distinguish between the following :
Erosion and Weathering.
What do you understand by the following term:
Landslide
Give reasons for the following :
Farmers are encouraged to adopt soil conservation methods.
A region is having an annual mean temperature of 5°C and an annual rainfall of 1000 mm. Can you comment upon the weathering and the type with the help of the following questions? Discuss in class.
- Which type of weathering will be dominant here?
- Where will such a region be found?
