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Ritu GoyalAIR 223

Question Q.6 (cont'd from context)GS1GS1

[Continuation of earlier geographical/geophysical phenomena question - content reflects discussion of weathering processes]

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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

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analytical

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