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Weathering & Erosion
Term | Definition |
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Weathering | The chemical or physical breakdown of rocks and mineral into smaller pieces or aqueous solutions on Earth's surface. |
Mechanical Weathering | The process of breaking big rocks into little ones. |
Chemical Weathering | The erosion of disintegration of rocks, building materials, caused by chemical reactions rather than by mechanical processes. |
Soil | The outer layer of Earth's crust in which plants can grow. |
Organic Matter | Anything that contains compounds that were formed by living organisms. |
Erosion | The removal of weathered rock material. |
Roots | A plant organ that takes in water and nutrients from the soil. |
Topography | Detailed mapping of the physical features of a small locale or area. |
Deposit | An amount of rock or soil that has been laid down in an area. |