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प्रश्न
What is weathering?
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उत्तर
Weathering involves disintegration or decay of solid rock due to a change in temperature and weather and their impact on the composition of the rock.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following pair
Granular disintegration and exfoliation
Give geographical reason:
Human activities affect weathering.
What is known as mass wasting?
Give a technical term for the following:
Expansion of minerals in rocks on coming into contact with rainwater.
Say whether the following is ‘True’ or ‘False’.
External forces are engaged only in erosion
Define weathering.
State and explain the classification of mass movements.
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 |
Give reasons for the following :
Farmers are encouraged to adopt soil conservation methods.
Give reasons for the following :
Grassland soils are less acidic than forest soils.
