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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following pair:
Weathering and erosion
उत्तर
Weathering :
It is the process by which rocks on the land surface break down or crumble because of the action of the elements of weather such as rain, frost, and temperature changes.
Erosion :
It is the process by which the weathered materials are transported elsewhere by agents such as running water, moving ice waves, and winds.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is known as oxidation?
Give a technical term for the following:
Disintegration or decomposition of rock.
What is weathering?
What do you understand by the following term:|
Regolith
Give reasons for the following :
A soil dominated by clay makes tilling difficult.
Explain the following terms.
Colloids
Give a geographical reason:
Temperature is the main factor behind granular weathering.
A region is having an annual mean temperature of 5°C and an annual rainfall of 1000 mm. Can you comment upon the weathering and the type with the help of the following questions? Discuss in class.
- Which type of weathering will be dominant here?
- Where will such a region be found?
Consider the given statement and choose the right option given below.
- Small streams that join the main river is tributary.
- River Gangas is a tributary.
Which of the above statement is/are the right statement.
Name three types of weathering.
