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Landforms And Their Evolution
Question
How are mushroom-shaped rocks formed ?
Solution
i. Mushroom-shaped rocks are produced by undercutting of the wind. Under cutting erodes the softer rocks at the base of rocks.
ii. It results in the formation of thin pillars. These rock pillars are called rock pedestals. Blocks of hard rocks are on thin pillars.
iii. An umbrella-shaped rock is formed. It is a called mushroom rock.
ii. It results in the formation of thin pillars. These rock pillars are called rock pedestals. Blocks of hard rocks are on thin pillars.
iii. An umbrella-shaped rock is formed. It is a called mushroom rock.
Some More Questions From Landforms and Their Evolution Chapter
Which are the first order landforms ?
What is a relief ?
On which type of rocks the action of carbonation is more effective ?
What will be the transporting capacity of a river if the velocity of its water is doubled ?
Which is the largest canyon of the world ?
What is a fiord ?
What types of landforms are generally found in the eastern and western coasts of India ?
What is weathering ?
Describe cirques.
How are mushroom-shaped rocks formed ?
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