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प्रश्न
How do animals and plants assist in weathering?
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उत्तर
The decaying remains of dead plants in soil tend to form organic acid which when dissolved in water cause chemical weathering. Ants, earthworms and burrowing animals such as rats and rabbits loosen soil and make tunnels causing weathering.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What are the main types of chemical weathering?
Say whether the following is ‘True’ or ‘False’.
In Polar regions there is no chemical weathering.
Name the gases involved in the process of chemical weathering.
Rewrite the following sentence, choosing the right word from the options given below:
_______ is the chemical process in which some of the minerals are dissolved by the water.
Distinguish between the following :
Solution and Hydration
Give Reasons:
Chemical weathering is predominant in hot and humid zones.
Mixing of water with the atmospheric carbon-di-oxide is known as ______.
Hydration comes under ______.
Distinguish between
Oxidation and Carbonation
Statement: The Agents of chemical weathering are Oxygen, Carbon dioxide, and Hydrogen.
Reason: Chemical weathering is predominantly high in the hot and humid regions.
