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प्रश्न
Name any two slow movements of mass wasting.
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उत्तर
Slow movements of mass wasting a be divided into two
main types — Creep and Solifluction.
Creep: The slow downhill movement of debris is called soil creep.
Solifluction: The water mixed with soil forms clay which moves as a thick viscous fluid.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Match the column
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Granular disintegration | (i) causes feldspar to become a powdery mass |
| 2. Oxidation | (ii) is common in deserts |
| 3. Carbonation | (iii) is the simplest form of chemical weathering |
| 4. Hydration | (iv) mainly affects limestone regions |
| 5. Solution | (v) results in the rusting of iron |
Give geographical reason:
Human activities affect weathering.
What is gradation? Describe the two processes involved in gradation.
What are exogenic forces?
What is known as Sheet Wash?
Describe the chief characteristics of weathering.
How is humus formed?
Give reasons for the following :
Farmers are encouraged to adopt soil conservation methods.
Which one of the following materials is affected by hydration process?
Is weathering essential as a pre-requisite in the formation of soils? Why?
