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प्रश्न
What do you understand by the following term:
Landslide
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उत्तर
Sudden movement of weathered particles down the slope is known as a landslide.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Complete the flowchart below.
People have used various farming methods to increase food production. However, in the process, they have stripped the soil of nutrients, leading to its degradation.
Can you suggest some ways by which we can reduce soil degradation?
In which regions of the world is ‘frost action’ the common form of weathering?
What is gradation? Describe the two processes involved in gradation.
What are exogenic forces?
Define the following term briefly:
Soil texture
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 |
What do you understand by the following term:
Soil profile
How does frost action cause weathering?
Give reasons for the following :
Farmers are encouraged to adopt soil conservation methods.
