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Science Rocks #1
Weathering
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Weathering | The process by which rock materials are broken down by the actual physical or chemical processes. |
| Element | A substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. |
| Compound | A substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds. |
| Crystal | A solid whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a definite pattern. |
| Density | The ratio of mass of a substance to the volume of the substance. |
| Deposition | The process in which material is laid down. |
| Mechanical weathering | The breakdown of rock into smaller pieces by physical means. |
| Abrasion | The grinding and weathering away of rock surfaces through the mechanical action of other rock or sand particles. |
| Chemical Weathering | The process by which rocks break down as a result of chemical reactions. |
| Differential Weathering | The process by which softer, less weather resistant rocks wear away and leave harder more weather resistant rocks behind. |