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Question
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
MCQ
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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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