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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following pair
Granular disintegration and exfoliation
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उत्तर
Granular disintegration :
A form of weathering where the grains of a rock become loosened and fall out to leave a pitted and uneven surface.
Exfoliation :
When the surface layers of rounded and boulders gradually peel off in layers due to expansion of the outer layer during the day and the contraction of the same layer during night, the process is called exfoliation.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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 |
List any three factors that affect weathering.
Give a technical term for the following:
Peeling off of the outer layer of rock through contraction and expansion.
What do you understand by the following term:|
Exfoliation
What do you understand by the following term:|
Carbonation
How are the different kinds of soils in Temperate zones formed?
Give reasons for the following :
Farmers are encouraged to adopt soil conservation methods.
Explain the following terms.
Bases
Consider the given statement and choose the right option given below.
- The nature and magnitude of weathering differ from place to place and region to region.
- Granular disintegration takes place due to the action of volcanoes.
- Weathering is a prerequisite in the formation of soil.
Which of the above statement is/are the right statement.
Which one of the following materials is affected by hydration process?
