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earth scince vocab
vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| weathering | surface processes that work to break down rock materials are called weathering. |
| mechanical weathering | the process of which rocks are broken down phycally. |
| ice wedging | occurs in cold climates when water enters the rock, freezes, then cracks. |
| chemical weathering | occurs when chemical reactions disolve the rock. |
| oxidation | occurs when some materials are exposed to oxygen and water. |
| climate | is the pattern of weather that occurs over a period of time. |
| soil | is a mixture of weathered rock |
| humus | a source of nutrients for plants. |