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| The natural process by which atmospheric and environmental agents such as wind, rain, and temperature changes, disintegrate and compose rocks. |
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MECHANICAL WEATHERING
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| The process by which rocks break down into smaller pieces by physical means. |
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| The grinding and wearing away of rock surfaces through the mechanical action of other rock or sand particals. |
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CHEMICAL WEATHERING
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| The process by which rocks break down as a result of chemical reactions. |
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| The process by which a metallic element combines with oxygen. |
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| The chemical reaction between water and another substance to form two or more new substancces; a reaction between water and a salt to create an acid or a base. |
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| The conversion of a compound into a carbonate. |
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ACID PRECIPITATION
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| Precipitation, such as rain, sleet, or snow, that contains a high concentration of acids, often because of the pollution of the atmosphere. |
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