Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
2. What is weathering? What are the various types of weathering? Explain the various factors that affect the weathering process. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write in detail about the geomorphological process of weathering.
Directive word:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start the answer by defining weathering.
Body:
In the first part, Types of weathering – chemical, biological, mechanical in detail and the process in which it happens.
Next, factors Influencing Weathering Processes – climate, rock type, slope orientation, vegetation etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude the answers by mentioning the significance of the weathering process.
