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Question
What do you understand by the following term:|
Regolith
Solution
It is the loose material created by the weathering of rocks i.e. small pieces of rocks.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Complete the flowchart below.
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 |
Give geographical reason:
Temperature changes result in physical weathering.
In which regions of the world is ‘frost action’ the common form of weathering?
What is gradation? Describe the two processes involved in gradation.
Give one example of rapid mass movement.
What is humus? How is it formed? What is its significance in soil formation?
Define the following term briefly:
Soil texture
Give reasons for the following :
Climate is the most important factor of soil formation.
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?
