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Question
Rewrite the following sentence, choosing the right word from the options given below:
_______refers to the gradual disintegration and decomposition of rocks which lie exposed to the elements of weather.
Options
Weathering
Denudation
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Solution
Denudation refers to the gradual disintegration and decomposition of rocks which lie exposed to the elements of weather.
RELATED QUESTIONS
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 |
Name any two slow movements of mass wasting.
Say whether the following is ‘True’ or ‘False’.
In dry climates mechanical weathering is dominant.
Distinguish between:
Weathering and Denudation
What do you understand by the following term:|
Oxidation
What do you understand by the following term:|
Carbonation
Define the following term briefly:
Soil texture
What do you understand by the following term:
Soil profile
Explain the following terms.
Colloids
Are physical and chemical weathering processes independent of each other? If not, why? Explain with examples.
