8 Questions
What impacts weathering on the land surface?
Rain, frost, and temperature changes
Which process involves the transportation of weathered materials by running water, moving ice, waves, and winds?
Erosion
What are the three types of weathering mentioned in the text?
Physical, chemical, and biological weathering
Which activity can help control floods according to the text?
Constructing dams across rivers
Which farming method can help in conserving soil according to the text?
Terracing of hill slopes
What are some elements that affect weathering in an area?
Local climate, mineral composition, vegetation cover
What is the major effect of weathering mentioned in the text?
Landslides and soil formation
'Granular disintegration', 'exfoliation', and 'frost action' are associated with which type of weathering according to the text?
Physical or mechanical weathering
Test your knowledge on weathering processes such as mechanical weathering, chemical weathering, and biological weathering. Learn about how rocks and minerals break down over time due to various natural factors.
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