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What do you understand by the following terms : (a) Exfoliation (b) Regolith (c) Oxidation (d) Carbonation (e) Desilication (f) Humus

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(a) Exfoliation — It is the process of scaling off the curved outer shells of the rock. Exfoliated dome-shaped rocks are largely found in great deserts. 

(b) Regolith — It is the loose material created by the weathering of rocks i.e. small pieces of rocks. 

(c) Oxidation — Formation of oxygen compounds with the contact of air with rocks e.g. iron-oxide etc. is known as oxidation. 

(d) Carbonation — Formation of carbon compounds with the contact of air with rocks e.g. Calcium Carbonate, which is easily carried on by ground water. 

(e) Desilication — The solution of silica of the rocks with water is called desilication. 

(f) Humus — It is the decayed vegetation material found in the soil.



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