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chapter 10 vocab
chapter 10
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| weathering | the process by which rock materials are broken down by 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 break down as a result of chemical reactions. |
| acid precipitation | rain, sleet, or snow, that contains high concentration of acids. |
| differential weathering | the process by which softer, less wear away and leave harder mor weather resistant rocks behind. |
| soil | a loose mixture of rock fragments, organic material, water, and air that can support the growth of vegetation. |
| parent rock | a rock formation that is the source of soil. |
| bedrock | the layer of rock beneath soil. |
| soil texture | the soil quality that is based on the properties of soil particles. |
| soil structure | the arrangement of soil particles. |
| humus | the dark, organic material formed in soil from the decayed remains of plants and animals. |
| leaching | the removal of substances that can be dissolved from rock, ore, or layers of soil due to the passing of water. |
| soil conservation | a method to maintain the fertility of the soil by protecting the soil from erosion and nutrient loss. |
| erosion | the process by which wind, water, ice, or gravity transport soil and sediment from one location to another. |