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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks:

   1. ________________ is the process of disintegration or breaking down of rocks.
   2. ________________ weathering takes place in hot and humid areas.
   3. Roots of large trees cause physical disintegration of rocks due to ______________.
   4. _____________, ______________ and ______________ are the human activities which cause disintegration of rocks.
   5. The removal of the topmost layer of the soil is called ______________.
2. 2.

   Distinguish between Weathering and Erosion.

3. 3.

   Distinguish between Physical and Chemical Weathering.

4. 4.

   Distinguish between Oxidation and Hydration.

5. 5.

   What are rocks? How are they different from minerals?

6. 6.

   State the three types of rocks and give two examples of each type of rocks.