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Weathering and Soil Formation
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7th Grade
12/04/2006

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Weathering
Definition
I s the process that breaks down rock and ohter substances at Earth's surface.
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Mechanical Weathering
Definition
The type of weathering in which rock is physical broken into smaller pieces is called Mechanical Weathering.
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Abrasion
Definition
refers to the grinding away of rock by rock particle carried by water,ice,wind,or gravity.
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Ice wedging
Definition
Wedges of ice in rock widen and deepend crack.
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Chemical Weathering
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Is the process that breaks down rock through chemical change.
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Permeable
Definition
Means that a material is full of tinty,conneted air space that allow water to seep through it.
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Soil
Definition
Is the loose,weathered material on Earth's surface in which plant can grow.
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Bedrock
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Is the solid layer of rock beneath the soil.
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Humus
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Is a dark-colored substance that forms as plant and animal reamin decay.
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Loam
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Soil that is made up of about equal parts of clay,sand ,and silt is called Loam
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