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प्रश्न
What is mechanical weathering?
उत्तर
- The breaking, splitting, and separating of parts of rocks without any change in their chemical composition is called 'mechanical weathering.'
- Exfoliation, granular disintegration, and fragmentation are processes of mechanical weathering.
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Mechanical weathering is less effective in humid climates.
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Mechanical weathering happens on a large scale in dry climates.
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Lateritic rocks are formed through exfoliation.
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Water which has accumulated in the crevices of the rocks freezes. Consequently, the rock break.
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The pipes supplying water in colder regions break.
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Sand formation occurs in deserts.
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The temperature range helps the wind in its work.
