Geography
Answer
Weathering is the process of breaking down of rocks but not its removal. It is described as disintegration or decomposition of a rock in size by natural agents at or near the surface of the earth.
The chief characteristics of weathering are-
- It involves disintegration or decay of solid rocks.
- It depends on climatic elements and on the characteristics of rocks.
- It affects the surface of the earth.
- It causes formation of soil.
- It involves not one but several processes to cause disintegration of rocks.
- It changes hard massive rocks into finer materials.
- It prepares rock materials for transportation by agents of gradation.
Related Questions
Distinguish between Block Disintegration and Exfoliation.
Distinguish between Carbonation and Solution.
Distinguish between physical and chemical weathering.
Give a geographical reason for each of the following:
(i) Physical weathering is also called mechanical weathering.
(ii) Physical weathering is more rapid in desert climates.
(iii) Chemical weathering occurs in moist and cold climates.