Upload NowThis article throws light upon the three main biological agents responsible for disintegration and decomposition of rocks and minerals. The biological agents are: 1. Man and Animal 2. Roots of Higher Plants 3. Micro-Organisms. Biological Agent # 1. Man and Animal: The action of human being in the disintegration of rocks is well recognised as […]
Disintegration and Decomposition of Rocks and Minerals
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Weathering Rocks and Minerals
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After reading this article you will learn about the physical and chemical processes of weathering rocks and minerals. 1. Physical or Mechanical Weathering: The physical or mechanical weathering process may be defined as the process by which disruption of consolidated massive rocks into smaller bits was found without any corresponding chemical change or formation of […]
Soil Texture: Definition, Classes and Its Determination
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definition of Soil Texture 2. Classes of Soil Texture 3. Determination. Definition of Soil Texture: Soil texture refers to the relative percentage of sand, silt and clay in a soil. Natural soils are comprised of soil particles of varying sizes. Texture is an important soil characteristic […]