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प्रश्न
What is weathering?
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उत्तर
Breaking up of rocks by agents related to atmosphere.
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Weathering
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Complete the flowchart below.
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 |
What is the chief characteristic of weathering in tropical climates?
Give a technical term for the following:
Disintegration or decomposition of rock.
Account for the two types of weathering.
State the effects of weathering.
Give reasons for the following :
Farmers are encouraged to adopt soil conservation methods.
A region is having an annual mean temperature of 5°C and an annual rainfall of 1000 mm. Can you comment upon the weathering and the type with the help of the following questions? Discuss in class.
- Which type of weathering will be dominant here?
- Where will such a region be found?
Name three types of weathering.
