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प्रश्न
What is weathering?
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उत्तर
Breaking up of rocks by agents related to atmosphere.
संबंधित प्रश्न
In which regions of the world is ‘frost action’ the common form of weathering?
Give a technical term for the following:
Disintegration or decomposition of rock.
Say whether the following is ‘True’ or ‘False’.
In dry climates mechanical weathering is dominant.
Distinguish between:
Weathering and Denudation
Define the following term briefly:
Soil texture
What are the various factors governing the formation of soil? Which one is the most important and why?
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 :
Climate is the most important factor of soil formation.
Give reasons for the following :
A soil dominated by clay makes tilling difficult.
Is weathering essential as a pre-requisite in the formation of soils? Why?
