Soil Components and Weathering Flashcards

1
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Mineral

A

solid crystalline material made on one chemical

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2
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Rock

A

natural mix of 2+ minerals

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3
Q

Mechanical weathering

A

breaks rocks down (cool and wet)

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4
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Biogeochemical weathering

A

changes chemical composition (dry and hot)

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5
Q

Hydrolisis

A

altering by water (clay mineral formation)

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6
Q

Dissolution

A

Minerals dissolved in water releasing ions (limestone dissolution by acid rain)

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7
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Oxidation

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free oxygen involved. rust

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