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प्रश्न
List any three factors that affect weathering.
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उत्तर
Factors that affect weathering are :
- Local climate
- Mineral composition
- Structure of rock
- Human activities
- Amount of exposed or bare rocks surface, and human activities.
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Distinguish between the following pair:
Weathering and erosion
Make a chart for your classroom showing the causes of different types of weathering.
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Peeling off of the outer layer of rock through contraction and expansion.
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What do you understand by the following term:|
Exfoliation
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- Where will such a region be found?
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