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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following pair:
Weathering and erosion
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उत्तर
Weathering :
It is the process by which rocks on the land surface break down or crumble because of the action of the elements of weather such as rain, frost, and temperature changes.
Erosion :
It is the process by which the weathered materials are transported elsewhere by agents such as running water, moving ice waves, and winds.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
From encyclopedias and the Internet, find out the different types of soil found in India. Discuss the importance of these soils for crops cultivated in our country. You should form groups in class for this activity.
People have used various farming methods to increase food production. However, in the process, they have stripped the soil of nutrients, leading to its degradation.
Can you suggest some ways by which we can reduce soil degradation?
How are erosional plains formed?
Distinguish between the Structural plain and Depositional plains.
Give a technical term for the following:
Disintegration or decomposition of rock.
What is weathering?
What is a badland topography?
Define the following term briefly:
Soil texture
Account for the two types of weathering.
Give reasons for the following :
Grassland soils are less acidic than forest soils.
