Q. It is said that Sandstone is more resistant to weathering compared to Granite. What is the basic reason behind this phenomenon?

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Q. Identify the pair mismatched.

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Q. Which of the following rock forming minerals is more resistant to weathering compared to Hornblende?

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Q. Which of the following is true about Eluvium?

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Q. The zone consisting of mixed composition is ____________

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Q. Among the following the term which is not effect of chemical weathering is ____________

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Q. Formation of colloids is sometimes the end product of weathering.

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Q. The winds are formed basically due to which reason?

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Q. The removal of particles of dust and sand by strong winds is called _____________

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Q. The water in an oasis is obtained from which source?

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Q. The type of erosion which involves rubbing, grinding is _____________

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Q. Which among the following is called “Mushroom rocks”?

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Q. The rock which is well polished by wind abrasion is called _____________

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Q. The factor which does not affect the attrition by wind is _____________

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Q. Which of the following about saltation is not true?

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Q. The transporting power of wind depends on the shape of the particle.

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Q. Which among the following has S-shaped outline?

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Q. The type of dune which is short lived is _____________

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Q. The particle size in a Loess is around _________

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Q. What is the term used for wind blown deposits of silt and clay grade particles?

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