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Science Chapter 2D
Chapter 2 Definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| mineral | naturally occurring inorganic solid - not animal or plant |
| rock cycle | processes that slowly change rocks from one kind to another kind |
| nonrenewable resource | something that cannot be naturally replaced quickly |
| weathering | the decay of rocks on the earth's surface by exposure to heat, cold, water, ice |
| erosion | the movement of rock or soil by water, ice, wind, or gravity |
| soil | loose weathered material on the Earth's surface where plants can grow |
| natural resources | anything in the environment that humans use but did not make |
| decomposer | a living thing that breaks down dead plants or animals |
| crop rotation | the planting of different types of crops in a field each year |
| permeable | material that has tiny air spaces that water can seep through |