Define: - a) Erosion b) Epicentre c) Democracy d) Metamorphic e) Distributaries
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Explanation:
a)Erosion is the geological process in which earthen materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water.
b)Epicentre, point on the surface of the Earth that is directly above the underground point (called the focus) where fault rupture commences, producing an earthquake.
c)a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
d)Metamorphic rocks started out as some other type of rock, but have been substantially changed from their original igneous, sedimentary, or earlier metamorphic form. Metamorphic rocks form when rocks are subjected to high heat, high pressure, hot mineral-rich fluids or, more commonly, some combination of these factors.
e)a branch of a river that does not return to the main stream after leaving it (as in a delta).
Definition of Erosion, Epicentre, Democracy, Metamorphic, Distributaries
Explanation:
a) Erosion: Erosion refers to the process where the upper layer of soils, stones, or any other surface is damaged or completely removed due to factors such as water, air, waves.
b) Epicentre: Epicentre is the place on the surface of the earth which is vertically right above the focal point of an earthquake. In other words, epicentre is the central point of the place of origin of the earthquake.
c) Democracy: Democracy is the form of government in which people are ruled by their elected representatives. India is the biggest democracy in the world.
d) Metamorphic: Metamorphic refers to the changed form of a rock. It has been derived from a Greek word that means changed form or changing form. Metamorphic is a type of transformed rock that is the result of regular pressure, heat, and other natural factors.
e) Distributaries: Distributaries refer to the branches of a river that gets separated from the main river and leave the stream. It is a smaller river.