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It is weathering that is responsible for bio-diversity on the earth. How? - Geography

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It is weathering that is responsible for bio-diversity on the earth. How?

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Weathering processes lead to breaking down the rocks into smaller fragments and preparing the way for formation of not only regolith and soils, but also erosion and mass movements. Bio-diversity is basically a result of forests and vegetation. Forests and vegetation depend upon the depth of weathering mantles. Erosion cannot be significant if the rocks are not weathered. It implies that weathering aids mass wasting, erosion and reduction of relief and changes in landforms are a consequence of erosion.

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पाठ 6: Geomorphic Processes - Exercises [पृष्ठ ५४]

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एनसीईआरटी Fundamentals of Physical Geography [English]
पाठ 6 Geomorphic Processes
Exercises | Q 2. (i) | पृष्ठ ५४

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Write whether the statement are true or false. Correct the incorrect one.

The breaking down of rocks into smaller particles is called weathering.


Soil formation is an important benefit of weathering. How is it important for mankind?


Distinguish between the following pair:

Weathering and erosion


Give geographical reason:

Human activities affect weathering.


Make a chart for your classroom showing the causes of different types of weathering.


Distinguish between the Structural plain and Depositional plains.


What is known as exfoliation?


What is known as oxidation?


Say whether the following is ‘True’ or ‘False’.
 In dry climates mechanical weathering is dominant.


What is weathering?


What is weathering? Illustrate the process graphically.


Distinguish between:
Weathering and Denudation


What do you understand by the following term:|
Exfoliation


What do you understand by the following term:|
Regolith


What do you understand by the following term:|
Carbonation


What do you understand by the following term:|
Humus


What are different types of soil according to their texture?


Define the following term briefly:

Soil texture


Distinguish between the following :
Erosion and Weathering.


What do you understand by the following term:
Weathering


What do you understand by the following term:
Soil profile


Describe how changes of temperature lead to weathering.
OR
How do changing temperature lead to weathering?


Explain the following terms.
Colloids


A region is having an annual mean temperature of 5°C and an annual rainfall of 1000 mm. Can you comment upon the weathering and the type with the help of the following questions? Discuss in class.

  1. Which type of weathering will be dominant here?
  2. Where will such a region be found?

On the basis of the given points, differentiate between weathering and erosion.

  Weathering Erosion
Definition    
Causes/Agents    
Effect/Results    
Examples    

Consider the given statement and choose the right option given below.

  1. The nature and magnitude of weathering differ from place to place and region to region.
  2. Granular disintegration takes place due to the action of volcanoes.
  3. Weathering is a prerequisite in the formation of soil.

Which of the above statement is/are the right statement.


Which one of the following materials is affected by hydration process?


Are physical and chemical weathering processes independent of each other? If not, why? Explain with examples.


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