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प्रश्न
Give a geographical reason:
Slope is a major factor in mass wasting.
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उत्तर
Slope is a major factor in mass wasting because -
- Mass wasting is the down-slope movement of a loose mixture of soil, land, and rock particles by the force of gravity.
- In mass wasting the materials come down the slope without the aid of transporting medium like running water, ice, or wind.
- Mass wasting occurs continuously on all slopes.
- Some act very slowly, others very suddenly, often with disastrous results.
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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.
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 |
Distinguish between the following pair:
Weathering and erosion
What is known as mass wasting?
What is weathering? Illustrate the process graphically.
What is a badland topography?
What are different types of soil according to their texture?
Give reasons for the following :
Climate is the most important factor of soil formation.
Give a geographical reason:
Oxidation changes the size and colour of the rocks.
Name three types of weathering.
