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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
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.
People have used various farming methods to increase food production. However, in the process, they have stripped the soil of nutrients, leading to its degradation.
Can you suggest some ways by which we can reduce soil degradation?
Distinguish between each of the following: Structural plain and Depositional plains.
Name any two slow movements of mass wasting.
Distinguish between :
Loess and Alluvium.
What do you understand by the following term:|
Desilication
What do you understand by the following term:|
Humus
Match the following pairs correctly:
| A | B |
| (a) A soil formed at a place or a particular site | Alluvium |
| (b) Over a long period of time this soil become mature | Transported soil |
| (c) It is most fertile soil when renewed every year | Podzol |
| (d) This soil is found is cool or cold humid areas | Residual |
Distinguish between the following :
Erosion and Weathering.
Give reasons for the following :
A soil dominated by clay makes tilling difficult.
