Question Q.6 (cont'd from context)GS1GS1
[Continuation of earlier geographical/geophysical phenomena question - content reflects discussion of weathering processes]
Introduction
Weathering is the process of denudation - ice removal, breaking of top layers of rocks by wind, water, heat, biological activities etc.
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Main Body
Interdependence between physical and chemical weathering:
Physical weathering (mechanical weathering):
1Rapid heating
2Expansion of salt particles in rocks & in porous rocks
3Freezing of water molecule in porous rocks etc.
Chemical weathering (solution):
Precipitation [or decomposition of organic matter causing acids & low raising acids tc. and himification, coal, z]
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- Clear categorization of physical and chemical weathering
- Structured approach with numbered points
- Attempts to explain mechanisms of weathering
Topper
Ritu Goyal
AIR 223
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of World's Physical Geography
Important Geophysical Phenomena
Weathering processes
Writing Stats
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analytical
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