Q. Which among the following pairs of weathered landforms is/are not correctly matched?
  1. Etchplain – A plain where the bedrock has been subject to considerable subsurface weathering
  2. Flared slope – Small to large indentations in vertical to steeply sloping granular rock
Select the correct code from the options given below:

Answer: Only 2
Notes: Etchplain is a plain where the bedrock has been subject to considerable subsurface weathering is called an Etchplain. The process of the formation of Etchplains is called Etchplantation.
Flared slope is a rock-wall with a smooth transition into a concavity at the foot zone is called a Flared zone. They are found in a variety of climates. They are most common in granitic rocks.

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