Question

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.

Answer 1

(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.