Question

dav school social science chapter 2 question answer.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Explain weathering. Mention the factors that affect the rate of weathering and soil erosion.

Answer: Weathering is the process, which breaks rocks into smaller particles. It includes erosion and deposition.The factors that affect the rate of weathering and soil erosion are the temperature of the place, vegetation cover, rainfall, slope of the land, type of soil and changes in land use.

2. Explain the formation of soil with the help of a labelled diagram.

Answer: The formation of soil is a very slow process. It takes thousands of years to form a thin layer of soil. It is formed by the process of weathering. The soil forming process continues over a long span of time.