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On his last visit to Rohtang pass, in Himachal Pradesh, Arun noticed large cracks in the boulders. The cracks have been formed as a result of which type of weathering? - Geography

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On his last visit to Rohtang pass, in Himachal Pradesh, Arun noticed large cracks in the boulders. The cracks have been formed as a result of which type of weathering?

Options

  • Block weathering

  • Granular weathering

  • Exfoliation

  • Frost wedging

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Solution

Frost wedging

Explanation:

Water freezes in cracks, expands, and breaks rocks into pieces, causing large cracks in boulders in cold areas like Rohtang Pass.

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Chapter 9: Weathering and Denudation - SOLVE AND SCORE [Page 89]

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Rachna Sapra Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 9 Weathering and Denudation
SOLVE AND SCORE | Q A 7. | Page 89
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