Soil Components and Weathering Flashcards by Sydney H

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Mineral

solid crystalline material made on one chemical

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Rock

natural mix of 2+ minerals

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Mechanical weathering

breaks rocks down (cool and wet)

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Biogeochemical weathering

changes chemical composition (dry and hot)

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Hydrolisis

altering by water (clay mineral formation)

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Dissolution

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

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Oxidation

free oxygen involved. rust

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Soil Components and Weathering Flashcards

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