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Question
What do you understand by the following term:
Weathering
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Solution
The disintegration or decay of rocks on the surface of the Earth due to atmospheric conditions is called weathering.
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Complete the flowchart below.
From encyclopedias and the Internet, find out the different types of soil found in India. Discuss the importance of these soils for crops cultivated in our country. You should form groups in class for this activity.
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 |
Distinguish between the following pair:
Weathering and erosion
What do you understand by the following term:|
Exfoliation
Account for the two types of weathering.
Describe how changes of temperature lead to weathering.
OR
How do changing temperature lead to weathering?
How does frost action cause weathering?
Give reasons for the following :
Climate is the most important factor of soil formation.
Name three types of weathering.
