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SURABHI YADAVAIR 14· 2025

Question Q.6GS1GS1

Bring out the interdependence between physical and chemical weathering with suitable examples.

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Main Body

Weathering is the phenomenon of slow denudation of Rocks via agents over thousands of years to form fine silt.

Ground waterAgents of WeatheringWind

↓ Running Water

Temperature ↓

PrecipitationBiological agents (Microbes)

Interdependence of Physical Weathering: (via agent mentioned above)

Chemical WeatheringCarbonation, Oxidation, Solution etc.
1Reinforce each other. (eg) Solution is aided by water in limestone topography & karst formation.
68 words4 paragraphs

Diagram

Flow diagram showing agents of weathering including ground water, wind, temperature, running water, precipitation, and biological agents (microbes)

Answer continues on next page
  • Clear diagram showing different weathering agents
  • Identifies major weathering processes
  • Provides specific example of limestone and karst formation
  • Shows interconnection between physical and chemical weathering

Topper

SURABHI YADAV

AIR 142025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Weathering

Physical and chemical weathering interaction

Interdependence of weathering processes

Writing Stats

68

Total words

4

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