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Denudation involves four processes, which takes place simultaneously. On what factors, are these processes dependent to sculpt a landform.
1. Nature of relief 2. Structure of rocks
3. Local climate 4. Interference by man
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Important Questions on World Geography
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1. It may weaker or entirely dissolve certain constituent of rocks.
2. In granite, which is made up of quartz, feldspar and mica, feldspar easily weathers away.
3. loosened material, as in example of granite, quartz and mica are eroded.
4. Weathered material, as in case of granite, feldspar forms regolith, basis of soil.
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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists
| List (Weathering Type) | List (Landform/Process) |
| A. Chemical weathering | 1. Till |
| B. Mechanical weathering | 2. Oxidation |
| C. Glacial deposits | 3. Plant roots |
| D. Deposition by ground water | 4. Stalactite |
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1. It can be broadly divided into 4 types.
2. Exfoliation occurs only in dry areas.
3. Frost is the most potent force of weathering in temperate regions.
4. Biotic weathering can take place, only if it's preceded by chemical weathering.
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1. Movement of weathered material downslope.
2. Gravitational force of Earth is the reason for a mass movement, with multiple triggers
3. It is dependent upon the gradient of the slope, the weight of weathered debris and the presence of any trigger (lubricating agent or vibration).
4. There are 3 types of mass movement.
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Match the following
| List (Process) | List (Feature) |
| A. Soil creep | 1. Sudden fall |
| B. Soil flow | 2. Slow but continuous process |
| C. Land slide | 3. Generally found in desert area |
| D. Slumping | 4. Permeable debris or tilled strata |
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Groundwater is an agent of erosion, transportation and deposition. Regarding groundwater, pick correct statements.
1. Water filling up joints and pores-spaces is groundwater.
2. Groundwater plays important role in weathering and mass movement.
3. It re-enters the hydrological cycle as springs.
4. Amount of water available as groundwater depends upon climate, season, nature of rocks.
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1. Perennial 2. Intermittent
3. Ephemeral 4. Seasonal
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1. Channel gradient 2. Volume of water
3. Velocity of flow 4. Water discharge
5. Sediment load
