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प्रश्न
What is the chief characteristic of weathering in tropical climates?
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उत्तर
Tropical climates are noted for distinct dry and wet season and high rate of evaporation. During the rainy season the oxides of iron and aluminium are dissolved in water and mix up with the soil to form laterite soils.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Soil formation is an important benefit of weathering. How is it important for mankind?
Give geographical reason:
Temperature changes result in physical weathering.
How are erosional plains formed?
Name any two slow movements of mass wasting.
What is weathering?
What do you understand by the following term:|
Desilication
What are different types of soil according to their 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:
Landslide
On the basis of the given points, differentiate between weathering and erosion.
| Weathering | Erosion | |
| Definition | ||
| Causes/Agents | ||
| Effect/Results | ||
| Examples |
