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  • The microrelief of soils produced by expansion and contraction with changes in moisture is known as:

    Question: The microrelief of soils produced by expansion and contraction with changes in moisture is known as:

    Options:

    Fluvial deposits
    Gilgai
    Mottling
    Heaving

    ✅ Explanation:
    -Gilgai is a distinctive microrelief pattern on the soil surface characterized by mounds and depressions. It forms due to the shrinking and swelling of clay-rich soils in response to changes in moisture content.
    -The expansion and contraction of clay minerals cause the soil to crack and heave, creating the uneven surface.

    📌 Other Options Explanations:
    -Option A: Fluvial deposits: Fluvial deposits are sediments transported and deposited by rivers. They typically form larger landforms like floodplains and deltas.
    -Option C: Mottling: Mottling refers to the variegated color patterns in soil caused by the presence of both oxidized (reddish-brown) and reduced (grayish) iron compounds. It's often an indicator of fluctuating water tables.
    -Option D: Heaving: Heaving is the upward movement of soil or rock due to freezing and thawing or other processes. While it can create some surface unevenness.

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