10) Cohesion-less soils are formed because of what?
(A) Physical disintegration
(B) Oxidation
(C) Chemical decomposition
(D) Hydration
Komal Bhandakkar Answered question January 5, 2021
Answer: (A) Physical disintegration
Explanation:
- In physical disintegration, there is no change in chemical composition.
- Factors affecting physical disintegration:
- i. Frost action
ii. Pressure-release fracturing
iii. Plant growth
iv. Burrowing animals
v. Salt wedging
vi. Thermal cycling
Komal Bhandakkar Edited answer January 5, 2021