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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following pair
Granular disintegration and exfoliation
उत्तर
Granular disintegration :
A form of weathering where the grains of a rock become loosened and fall out to leave a pitted and uneven surface.
Exfoliation :
When the surface layers of rounded and boulders gradually peel off in layers due to expansion of the outer layer during the day and the contraction of the same layer during night, the process is called exfoliation.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Complete the flowchart below.
Distinguish between the following pair:
Weathering and erosion
Give geographical reason:
Gases in the atmosphere affect weathering.
What is known as exfoliation? Name the processes involved in it?
What is known as oxidation?
Give a technical term for the following:
Peeling off of the outer layer of rock through contraction and expansion.
What is humus? How is it formed? What is its significance in soil formation?
What do you understand by the following term:
Landslide
Account for the two types of weathering.
Give a geographical reason:
Effect of mass movement will be greater along the western slope of the Sahyadri's than the eastern slope.
