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Soils and Weathering
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cause | the reason for an action or event |
| effect | something that happens as a result of a previous event or action |
| particles | very small pieces or parts |
| nutrients | something that living things need to grow and stay healthy |
| retain | to hold or continue to hold |
| weathering | the process by which larger rocks crack and break apart over time to form smaller rocks |
| erosion | the carrying away of weathered earth materials by water, wind, or ice |
| dissolves | when a material mixes uniformly with another |
| react | to act or change in response to something |
| transports | to move or carry from one place to another |