Q. Which among the following generally occur in-situ?
Weathering
Erosion
Mass Wasting
Choose the correct option from the codes given below: Answer:
Only 1
Notes:
Weathering - Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, soils and minerals at Earth's surface through interactions with the atmosphere, water, and biological organisms. Weathering can occur in-situ, meaning in place, without the material being transported.
Erosion - Erosion is the movement and transportation of weathered materials by agents like water, wind, ice and gravity. Erosion involves the transportation of materials, so it does not occur in-situ.
Mass Wasting - Mass wasting refers to the downslope movement of rock and soil under the direct influence of gravity. It includes processes like landslides and rockfalls that occur in-situ without substantial transport.