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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?
Short/Brief Note
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Solution
- Physical weathering will be dominant here.
- Such a region will be found in permafrost conditions, alpine and periglacial region.
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