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प्रश्न
Identify the type of weathering from the given description.
The rock rusts.
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उत्तर
Chemical weathering
Explanation:
This process occurs in rocks which have iron present in them. The iron in the rock comes in contact with water and chemical reaction takes place between iron and oxygen. Hence, a reddish coloured layer forms on the rocks. This is called rust.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What do you understand by controlled grazing?
Discuss the role of water in the process of chemical weathering.
Give two differences between physical and 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.
Name few well known physical features caused by chemical weathering.
Name the gases which help in chemical weathering.
Give reasons for the following :
Presence of water aids chemical weathering.
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.
