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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
Give geographical reason:
Gases in the atmosphere affect weathering.
Give a technical term for the following:
Expansion of minerals in rocks on coming into contact with rainwater.
Define weathering.
What is weathering?
What is weathering? Illustrate the process graphically.
Distinguish between the following:
Sheet erosion and gully erosion.
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.
How does frost action cause weathering?
Give reasons for the following :
A soil dominated by clay makes tilling difficult.
Give a geographical reason:
Human is an agent of weathering.
