Description : Of the following, the rock that is most resistant to both chemical and mechanical weathering is: w) shale x) limestone y) marble z) quartzite
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- QUARTZITE
Description : Which processe of weathering belongs to both mechanical and chemical weathering? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Which processe of weathering belongs to both mechanical and chemical weathering?
Last Answer : Crystallization
Description : Explain any two types of weathering: - 1. Mechanical Weathering 2. Chemical Weathering 3. Biological Weathering. 4. Spheroidal Weathering.
Last Answer : 1. Mechanical Weathering: - a) In mechanical weathering the rock surface is broken into smaller pieces without any chemical change. b) In mechanical weathering the smaller broken smaller rock ... rock. c) The main factor that affects chemical weathering are hydration, carbonizations, oxidation.
Description : Of the following minerals, the one most resistant to both chemical and mechanical weathering is: w) calcite x) muscovite y) hornblende z) quartz
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- QUARTZ
Description : Do Chemical weathering occurs when the minerals in a rock react to water oxygen or acids in the environment.?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Chemical weathering occurs when minerals in rocks are changed chemically. Which of these will most likely change the rate of chemical weathering on a rock?
Last Answer : rainfall and temperature
Description : What Does acid rain cause very rapid mechanical weathering?
Description : What True or false plant roots that force cracks in rocks farther apart are an agent of mechanical weathering?
Description : Which of these are not Not a source pf mechanical weathering?
Last Answer : Hydrolysis A+LS
Description : Which of the following processes is responsible for producing the sand dunes in western Rajasthan? (1) Wind erosion (2) Erosion by water (3) Wind deposition (4) Mechanical weathering
Last Answer : (3) Wind deposition Explanation: In physical geography, a dune is a hill of sand built either by wind or water flow. Dunes occur in different forms and sizes, formed by interaction with the flow ... the sand grains: and (3) a topography whereby the sand particles lose their momentum and settle out.
Description : Which of the following processes is responsible for producing the sand dunes in western Rajasthan ? (1) Wind erosion (2) Erosion by water (3) Wind deposition (4) Mechanical weathering
Last Answer : Wind deposition
Description : Is a small rock falling from a cliff mechanical or chemical?
Description : If moss begins growing on a rock how might the weathering of this change the rock?
Last Answer : The rock won't get as much sunlight & energy that itneeds... but i may not be right.
Description : Is a type of weathering where rock is broken down as it absorbs?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Water seeping into the joints or seams of a rock and then freezing can weather the rock. This is an example of what type of weathering?
Last Answer : I'm pretty sure it's chemical weathering!
Description : Which one of the following statements is NOT correct? [IAS 2003] (a) Black cotton soil of north-west India was formed by the weathering of basaltic lava rocks (b) Sedimentary rocks are distinguished ... feldspar and mica in it (d) A metamorphic rock is softer and less compact than its original type
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Breaking down of rock in situ is known as – (1) Erosion (2) Weathering (3) Mass wasting (4) Degradation
Last Answer : (2) Weathering Explanation: Weathering is the breaking clown of rocks, soils and minerals as well as artificial materials through contact with the Earth's atmosphere, biota and waters. Weathering occurs in situ, or "with no movement
Description : The removal of rock, layer by layer due to weathering what is called?
Last Answer : Exfoliation
Description : Winds are classed as agents of erosion rather than of weathering because: w) they have nothing to do with the weather x) they carry rock particles away y) they work only part of the time z) they build up rather than wear down the rock
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- THEY CARRY ROCK PARTICLES AWAY
Description : There is a specific term used by geologists to describ rock weathering in which shells or plates are broken away from a rock leaving it rounded in appearance. What is this term?
Last Answer : ANSWER: EXFOLIATION
Description : 1. The Lok Sabha is called in session for at least how many times in a year'? 2. Which type of glass can cut of ultraviolet rays? 3. Who was the first to land on moon? 4. The ... light? 19. Which feature is the product of vulcancity ? 20. In which inscription was the name Dharmasoka found?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Thrice 2. Crookes glass 3. Neil Armstrong 4. Exfoliation 5. Clive 6. Creditors 7. Fungi 8. The day he assumes charge 9. Continuity 10. 11 11. Na2 SiO3 12. 1966 13. ... March by Mahatma Gandhi 16. Pituitary 17. Comptroller and Auditor General 18. Redshift 19. Atoll 20. Sarnath Inscription
Description : Breaking down of rock in situ is known as (1) Erosion (2) Weathering (3) Mass wasting (4) Degradation
Last Answer : Weathering
Description : What is the cause of Exposure of rock to the changes of temperature?
Last Answer : Mechanical weathering
Description : Which represents a process of chemical weathering? -Do You Know?
Description : In which region are the -most ideal conditions for the chemical weathering are found in? -Do You Know?
Description : types of chemical weathering
Last Answer : Need Answer
Description : Why does chemical weathering happens?
Last Answer : All weathering is slow because rocks are pretty solid.
Description : How does climate affect the rate of chemical weathering?
Description : How chemical weathering is most rapid in areas that are?
Description : What Landscape will undergo the most chemical weathering if the climate?
Description : Can chemical weathering be prevented?
Last Answer : it cant be preventeed LOOLL
Description : What are the causes of physicalmechanical weathering and chemical weathering?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : What True or false the most important agent of chemical weathering is abrasion?
Description : Which of the processes is not an example of chemical weathering?
Last Answer : A. dissolution of calcite B. breaking down of feldspar to form clay C. splitting of a rock along a fracture D. rusting of a nail E. All are examples of chemical weathering *I have read the book and researched I need help finding this please. I wouldn't be asking if I didn't knew... no rude answers*
Description : Which represents a process of chemical weathering?
Last Answer : Hydration and Hydrolysis
Description : In which region are the -most ideal conditions for the chemical weathering are found in?
Last Answer : Hot and humid regions
Description : What kind of weathering takes place on the valley side above the surface of the glacier? A. Plucking B. Abrasion C. Chemical weathering D. Frost shattering (Answer)
Last Answer : D. Frost shattering (Answer)
Description : Chemical weathering of soil is caused due to (A) Oxidation (B) Carbonation (C) Hydration (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Spatial variation in horizontal and vertical directions is caused due to: (A) Physical weathering of rocks (B) Chemical weathering of rocks (C) Biological weathering of rocks (D) All of these
Description : Which one of the following is an example of chemical weathering? w) the splitting of a boulder x) the grinding of pebbles into sand y) the cleavage of a feldspar crystal z) the rusting of hornblende
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- THE RUSTING OF HORNBLENDE
Description : Waste gases from industrial plants form acids that hasten chemical weathering. Most of the gases are compounds of: w) argon x) hydrogen y) iron z) sulfur
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- SULFUR
Description : Carbonic acid is extremely active in the chemical weathering of: w) feldspar x) quartz y) carbon z) quartzite
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- FELDSPAR
Description : Chemical weathering of rocks is largely dependent upon: (A) high temperature (B) strong wind action (C) heavy rainfall (D) glaciation
Last Answer : (A) high temperature
Description : Water is always involved with landslides. This is because it: (A) reduces the shear strength of rocks (B) increases the weight of the overburden (C) enhances chemical weathering (D) is a universal solvent
Last Answer : Answer: B A landslide is a geological phenomenon that includes a wide range of ground movements. Rockfalls, deep failure of slopes and shallow debris flows were common. Landslides can occur in ... , which destabilize the already fragile slopes. 7) vibrations from machinery or traffic. 8) blasting
Description : A metal X' acquires a green colour coating on its surface on exposure to air. (i) Identify the metal X' and name the process responsible for this change. (ii)Name and write chemical ... the green coating formed on the metal. (iii) List two important methods to prevent the process. -Chemistry
Last Answer : (i) Metal is copper. The process is corrosion. (ii)Basic copper carbonate [CuCO3.Cu(0H)2]. (iii) • It should be coated with tin • It should be mixed with other metals to form alloys.
Description : What occurs as the results of a rocks exposure to a chemical?
Last Answer : The answer will depend on what the chemical is! A rock exposed to nitrogen, under normal temperature and pressure will be no different from what it would be otherwise!
Description : Pick out the correct statement. (A) Higher hold up of the solid in the rotary dryer results in better exposure of the solids to the gas (B) The 'Hatta number' is ... reflux in case of distillation operation requires infinite number of plates for a binary system separation
Last Answer : (C) For a non-reacting binary mixture of ideal gases, the partial pressure distribution of both components is linear in the case of steady state equimolal counter-diffusion