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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
Give two differences between physical and chemical weathering.
Name the four processes involved in 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 the gases which help in chemical weathering.
Rewrite the following sentence, choosing the right word from the options given below:
_______ occurs when the water itself combines chemically with some element or mineral.
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.
Give reasons for the following :
Presence of water aids chemical weathering.
Mention the agents of chemical weathering.
This ______ generally originate from mountains.
