
Write about the process of carbonation involved in chemical weathering.
Important Questions on Factors Causing Changes in the Earth's Surface: External Factors





Analyze the following statement and choose from the given options:
Assertion - Decay and disintegration of rock in situ are called weathering.
Reason- Mechanical weathering is mainly caused by temperature variation.

Reassemble the letters of the following words. (Use the hint provided)
SERONOI (Wearing down and carrying away process)



Why is hydrolysis an effective form of chemical decomposition of bedrock in humid tropics?
. Humid tropics experience high temperature and humidity.
. There is a high diurnal range in temperature.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.




Distinguish between the following:
(a) Weathering and erosion
(b) Active volcanoes and dormant volcanoes

Statement The process of decay and disintegration of rocks in situ is called weathering.
Statement Weathering takes place both mechanically and chemically.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?



Statement Chemical weathering processes are found more active in hot and humid environment.
Statement High temperature and rainfall help in the process of decomposition of rocks.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?


