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Question
Name any two slow movements of mass wasting.
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Solution
Slow movements of mass wasting a be divided into two
main types — Creep and Solifluction.
Creep: The slow downhill movement of debris is called soil creep.
Solifluction: The water mixed with soil forms clay which moves as a thick viscous fluid.
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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 |
Give geographical reason:
Human activities affect weathering.
What is known as exfoliation?
What is the chief characteristic of weathering in tropical climates?
Give a technical term for the following:
Peeling off of the outer layer of rock through contraction and expansion.
Give a technical term for the following:
Expansion of minerals in rocks on coming into contact with rainwater.
Distinguish between:
Weathering and Denudation
Rewrite the following sentence, choosing the right word from the options given below:
_______is produced by the decayed organic material, including dead leaves, stems roots, living bacteria, fungi, worms, and other organisms.
Give reasons for the following :
Farmers are encouraged to adopt soil conservation methods.
Give a geographical reason:
Slope is a major factor in mass wasting.
