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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following :
Erosion and Weathering.
फरक स्पष्ट करा
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उत्तर
Erosion :
- Erosion includes the work of weathering away of rocks of the earth.
- It involves motion.
- River, glacier, wind are its main agents.
Weathering :
- Weathering is the breaking of rocks by elements of the atmosphere.
- It involves no motion.
- Temperature, frost, wind, plants and animals are its main agents.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Complete the flowchart below.
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 |
What is known as oxidation?
Name any two slow movements of mass wasting.
What is known as Sheet Wash?
Define weathering.
Distinguish between :
Loess and Alluvium.
Describe how changes of temperature lead to weathering.
OR
How do changing temperature lead to weathering?
Give reasons for the following :
Grassland soils are less acidic than forest soils.
Give a geographical reason:
Temperature is the main factor behind granular weathering.
