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प्रश्न
What do you understand by the following term:|
Exfoliation
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उत्तर १
It is the process of scaling off the curved outer shells of the rock. Exfoliated dome-shaped rocks are largely found in great deserts.
उत्तर २
When the rock consists of homogeneous minerals the thin surface layer of rock absorbs heat during the day and expands, while during the night, this surface layer contracts. In a few days the rock breaks up or peels off into layers. This type of weathering is called exfoliation.
संबंधित प्रश्न
What is gradation? Describe the two processes involved in gradation.
Distinguish between the Structural plain and Depositional plains.
Give a technical term for the following:
Expansion of minerals in rocks on coming into contact with rainwater.
Distinguish between:
Weathering and Denudation
What do you understand by the following term:|
Carbonation
What do you understand by the following term:|
Desilication
Rewrite the following sentence, choosing the right word from the options given below:
_______is produced by the decayed organic material, including dead leaves, stems roots, living bacteria, fungi, worms, and other organisms.
What do you understand by the following term:
Soil texture
Give a geographical reason:
Temperature is the main factor behind granular weathering.
Which one of the following materials is affected by hydration process?
