Smt.

Sulochanadevi Singhania School – Thane (West) Jekegram - 400061

Class Subject Exam Marks Time
7 Geography Worksheet 60 Marks 1
1 hours
2

Name: -______________________________ Class/Division: -_________ Roll no.: -______

Q.1. Fill in the blanks: - (17 mrks)
1. ___________ is the gradual disintegration of rocks by atmospheric or weather forces.
2. ___________ is the wearing away of rocks by moving agents like rivers, glaciers,
wind, and, waves.
3. ___________ is the removal of eroded materials to new places/positions.
4. ___________ is the dumping of debris in certain parts where new sedimentary rocks
may form.
5. ___________________ is the physical disintegration of rocks.
6. Only the ______ changes and not the _____________ composition of the rocks.
7. It takes place due to repeated changes in _____________, ________________,
_________, and, _________.
8. Temperature changes also result in ____________ disintegration.
9. Rocks are made up of _________ minerals.
10. When water turns to ice, it takes up to __% more space.
11. Ice wedging occurs in _________ rocks and in rocks with ________.
12. _____________ of trees by wind also causes rocks to break.
13. Man increases the rate of weathering on slopes by ________________.
14. Chemical weathering involves _________________ and _____________ of rocks
brought by the action of atmospheric gases and rainwater with the ________ present
in rocks.
15. Chemical weathering involves _________, _________, ___________, and
________.
16. When water enters the rock, some ___________ minerals absorb the water and
become _________.
17. Weathering is significant to man as it leads to the formation of _______.

Q.2. Define the following: - (5 mrks)

1. O-horizon –
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2. A-horizon –
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3. B-horizon –
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4. C-horizon –
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5. D-horizon –
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Q.3. Write a short note on:-

1. Repeated temperature changes: (2 mrks)
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2. Frost Action: (2 mrks)

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3. Biological weathering: (2 mrks)

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4. Mechanical Weathering: (2 mrks)

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5. Chemical Weathering: (2 mrks)

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6. Oxidation: (2 mrks)

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7. Hydration: (2 mrks)

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8. Carbonation: (2 mrks)

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9. Solution: (2 mrks)

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10. Soil Erosion: (3 mrks)

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Q.4. Differentiate between:

1. Physical weathering and Chemical weathering: (3 mrks)

Basis Physical weathering Chemical weathering

Proces
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Area

Factors

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2. O-horizon and A-horizon (2 mrks)

Basis O-horizon A-horizon

Layer of soil

Compositio
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3. A-horizon and B-horizon (2 mrks)

Basis A-horizon B-horizon

Humus
content

Contains?

Q.5. Write any three reasons for weathering and erosion: (3 mrks)

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2.

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3.
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2. Write any four points of soil conservation: (4 mrks)

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Q.6. Give Reason: (3 mrks)

1. Human activities contribute to mechanical weathering.

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** Thank You **

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