Question

Which of the following is true about Eluvium?

(a) It is that category of end product of weathering that has been moved to some distance after its formation

(b) It is associated with weathering of slopes

(c) It is the end product of weathering that happens to lie over and above the parent rock

(d) Regolith is not the other name for Eluvium

The question was posed to me in class test.

Question is from Geological Work of Atmosphere topic in division Geological Work of Natural Resources of Engineering Geology

Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) It is the end product of weathering that happens to lie over and above the parent rock

To elaborate: The basic definition of Eluvium is “It is the end product of weathering that happens to lie over and above the parent rock”. Regolith is another term for eluvium.