Process of weathering may be divided into three parts: 1. Physical Weathering 2. Chemical Weathering 3. Biological Weathering. Process # 1. Physical Weathering: In this type of weathering rocks are divided/disintegrated into different parts without any chemical change that is why it is known as mechanical weathering. Three agents work on this type of activity: […]
Weathering of Rocks: 3 Processes | Earth | Solar System | Geography
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Plate Tectonic Theory: Base and Mechanisms | Earth | Geology
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Plate Tectonic Theory is a comprehensive theory which offers explanations for various relief features and tectonic events viz. mountain building, folding and faulting, continental drift, vulcanicity, seismic events (earthquakes) etc. Base of the Plate Tectonic Theory: The rigid lithospheric slabs or rigid and solid landmasses having a thickness of about 100 km composed of Earth’s […]
Structure of Atmosphere (With Diagram) | Earth | Geography
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Now it is clear that atmosphere starts from Earth surface but scientists have different views about its maximum height. On the basis of information provided by radars, balloons, rockets, satellites at present large number of scientists agree on a point that the height of atmosphere is 29000 kilometer and layer upto 800 kilometer is considered […]