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प्रश्न
Write a short note on Exfoliation
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उत्तर
- Because of the overlying rocks, the rocks beneath the surface experience a lot of pressure.
- The exposed part of the rock heats more while the inner part is comparatively cooler.
- As a result, the outer layer of the rocks fall apart from the main rock just as we peel off an onion
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Mass Movements (Mass Wasting)
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Distinguish between weathering and mass wasting.
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Types of mass Wasting
Complete the following flowchart.
