+91-8076753736 support@wiredfaculty.com

Sponsor Area

Geomorphic Processes

Question

Wired Faculty App

Describe chemical weathering.

Solution

Chemical weathering:

(i) The decomposition of rocks by chemical process is called chemical weathering.
(ii) Chemical weathering results from the action of weak acids and gases like oxygen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen.
(iii) Chemical weathering produces a chemical change in the minerals of rocks. High temperatures and humidity cause the rocks to decompose.

Some More Questions From Geomorphic Processes Chapter

What is humus?

Name the primary factors responsible for the development of soils.

How many essential elements are required by plants ?

How is young soil distinguished from mature soil ? Describe.

What external forces of gradation take place ?

Describe chemical weathering.

What is leaching ?

How is humus formed ?

State the physical properties of soil

Name the chemical properties of soil.

Mock Test Series

Mock Test Series

NCERT Sample Papers

Entrance Exams Preparation