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In soil science, “illuviation” refers to the process where materials are A Broken into fragments B Lifted by strong wind

In the classic soil-forming model, the factors of soil formation are best remembered as A ROCKER model B PLATE rule

When soil is described as a “loam,” it usually means the soil has A Only sand grains B Balanced sand-silt-clay

Which factor mostly controls how fast rocks break into soil in an area with high rainfall and warm temperature A

The “monsoon trough” becomes most active when which feature strengthens along it, increasing widespread rain spells? A Heat low remains

The “monsoon trough” in summer is mainly an elongated belt of what over northern plains? A High pressure ridge B

Which factor best explains why hill stations in India are cooler than nearby plains even in summer? A Higher humidity

In most of India, which pressure change mainly pulls moist winds inland to start the summer monsoon? A Sea low

Which factor mainly explains why India has very different climates from south to north? A Latitude difference B Rock types

The north–south span of India creates a large variation in day length; the main reason is the change in A