Exogenic Processes

Question 1

Define gradation

Answer 1

Process of removing unevennes and making it a level land

Question 2

When Is a surface called graded

Answer 2

A surface is called graded when the erosion and the deposition by different agents of change are almost equal

Question 3

What is degradation?

Answer 3

Degradation is the general wearing away of the land surface by external forces
Also known as denudation

Question 4

Define weathering

Answer 4

It is the process of weakening, breaking up, rotting and the disintegration of rocks at the earth’s surface

Question 5

What is erosion?

Answer 5

Process of scraping, scratching and grinding of the surface Rock.
It includes removal or transportation of the weathered rock material from one place to another

Question 6

What are the differences between gradation and weathering

Answer 6

1] definition- gradation is the process of removing unnevennes on the land and making it a level land whereas weathering is breaking up, wearing, rotting and disintegration of rocks at the earth surface .

2] The main agencies of gradation are moving water, wind glaciers and sea waves whereas the main agencies of weathering are temperature changes, Humidity and precipitation

3] degradation is a static process as it involves no transportation or depositional processes whereas weathering is a continuous process which involved erosion

4] gradation plays an important role is soil formation whereas weathering is responsible for the the development of many landforms

Question 7

What are the three types of weathering?

Answer 7

Physical
Mechanical biological