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Write whether the statements are true or false. Correct the incorrect ones.

(a) Climate affects earthquakes.

(b) Mechanical weathering is less effective in humid climates.

(c) Mechanical weathering happens on a large scale in dry climates.

(d) The breaking down of rocks into smaller particles is called weathering.

(e) Lateritic rocks are formed through exfoliation.

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(a) Climate affects earthquakes.
Answer:
False – Internal movements affect (leads to) earthquakes.

(b) Mechanical weathering is less effective in humid climates.
Answer:
True

(c) Mechanical weathering happens on a large scale in dry climates.
Answer:
True

(d) The breaking down of rocks into smaller particles is called weathering.
Answer:
True

(e) Lateritic rocks are formed through exfoliation.
Answer:
False – Lateritic rocks are formed due to oxidation.

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