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Ken Chapter 2
Question | Answer |
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Weathering | The process by which rock materials are broken down by the the action of physical and chemical processes. |
Mechanical weathering | The breakdown of rock into smaller pieces by physical means. |
Abrasion | The grinding and wearing away of rock surfaces through the mechanical action of other rock or sand particles. |
Chemical Weathering | The process by which rocks breakdown as a result of chemical reactions. |
Climate | Is the average weather condition is an area over a long period of time. |
Soil | A loose mixture of rock fragments, organic material, water, and air that can support the growth of vegetation. |
Bed rocks | The layer of rock beneath soil. |
Humus | The desk, organic material formed in soil from the decayed remains of plants and animals. |
Glacier |