Soil Components and Weathering Flashcards
1
Q
Mineral
A
solid crystalline material made on one chemical
2
Q
Rock
A
natural mix of 2+ minerals
3
Q
Mechanical weathering
A
breaks rocks down (cool and wet)
4
Q
Biogeochemical weathering
A
changes chemical composition (dry and hot)
5
Q
Hydrolisis
A
altering by water (clay mineral formation)
6
Q
Dissolution
A
Minerals dissolved in water releasing ions (limestone dissolution by acid rain)
7
Q
Oxidation
A
free oxygen involved. rust