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Vocabulary 2
Flora - Weathering & Soil Formation Vocabulary Study Stack
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the breaking of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition | mechanical weathering |
| the chemical reaction of oxygen with other substances | oxidation |
| the breakup of rocks into smaller pieces | weathering |
| the breakdown of rocks caused by a change in their chemical composition | chemical weathering |
| decayed organic matter found in soil | humus |
| the pattern of weather in an area over a long period of time | climate |
| water freezing in cracks of rocks, expanding and wedging the rock apart | ice wedging |
| a mixture of weathered rock and organic matter in which plant roots can grow | soil |
| the process in which ground water carries dissolved material downward through soil layers | leaching |
| the formation of a desert | desertification |
| rocks being worn away by grinding action | abrasion |
| the peeling of surface layers of exposed rocks | exfoliation |
| the remains of dead plants and animals that become sediment and add nourishment to soil | organic matter |