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Question
Write whether the statement are true or false. Correct the incorrect one.
Mechanical weathering happens on a large scale in dry climates.
Options
True
False
Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
Mechanical or physical weathering is the disintegration and breaking down of components in the earth’s crust through the action of physical forces. It does not change the chemical composition of rocks. It occurs due to the changes in temperature during the day and the night in cold and dry places. water, temperature, wind, pressure and other physical factors are the agents of disintegration. It can be again classified into different types- exfoliation, block disintegration and granular weathering.
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