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प्रश्न
Say whether the following is ‘True’ or ‘False’.
Shear plane is the surface on which movement of a landslide takes place as a result of its breaking off.
पर्याय
True
False
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उत्तर
True
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Weathering
या प्रश्नात किंवा उत्तरात काही त्रुटी आहे का?
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.
In which regions of the world is ‘frost action’ the common form of weathering?
Name any two slow movements of mass wasting.
How is humus formed?
How are the different kinds of soils in Temperate zones formed?
Match the following pairs correctly:
| A | B |
| (a) A soil formed at a place or a particular site | Alluvium |
| (b) Over a long period of time this soil become mature | Transported soil |
| (c) It is most fertile soil when renewed every year | Podzol |
| (d) This soil is found is cool or cold humid areas | Residual |
Describe the work of plants as agents of weathering.
Give reasons for the following :
Grassland soils are less acidic than forest soils.
Give a geographical reason:
Oxidation changes the size and colour of the rocks.
