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प्रश्न
What is known as Sheet Wash?
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उत्तर
It is the rapid movement of rock debris etc in heavy amount taking the form of a thick sheet of thick fluid of soil and clay removing settlement and vegetation cover, too.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Soil formation is an important benefit of weathering. How is it important for mankind?
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 |
Distinguish between the following pair:
Weathering and erosion
Make a chart for your classroom showing the causes of different types of weathering.
What is known as exfoliation?
What is the chief characteristic of weathering in tropical climates?
Say whether the following is ‘True’ or ‘False’.
In dry climates mechanical weathering is dominant.
Say whether the following is ‘True’ or ‘False’.
External forces are engaged only in erosion
What do you understand by the following term:|
Oxidation
Give reasons for the following :
Climate is the most important factor of soil formation.
