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प्रश्न
What do you understand by the following term:|
Oxidation
उत्तर १
Formation of oxygen compounds with the contact of air with rocks e.g. iron-oxide etc. is known as oxidation.
उत्तर २
The Atmospheric oxygen combines with minerals of rocks especially iron compounds to fonn oxides. The rocks begin to decay and crumble to a powdered mass of brown dust. This process is known as oxidation.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Soil formation is an important benefit of weathering. How is it important for mankind?
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
List any three factors that affect weathering.
Name any two slow movements of mass wasting.
Say whether the following is ‘True’ or ‘False’.
External forces are engaged only in erosion
Define weathering and describe the chief characteristics of weathering.
State and explain the classification of mass movements.
Distinguish between :
Loess and Alluvium.
What do you understand by the following term:
Soil texture
