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Weathering and Erosion
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Chemical Weathering is
Rocks break down due to chemical reaction
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What is weathering
Process of rocks breaking down into pieces
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What is called when mud slides down a hill
Mud flow or Mudslide
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What causes minerals on rocks to dissolve
acids
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What are the 3 layers of soil
A Horizon, B Horizon, and C Horizon
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How does ice break rocks down?
The water in the rocks freezes and expands, forcing a crack to widen
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What is humus
Dark colored substance formed by dead plants and animals
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What is it called when rocks slide down a hill
Rock slide
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What is Oxidation
oxygen reacts to rocks and metals causing a chemical reaction
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Abrasion is
Water and wind carry particles to scrap the surface of rocks
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Mechanical Weathering is
Physical forces break down rocks
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How do plants cause weathering
The roots put pressure on the rocks
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What is an example of water erosion?
Gullies, Rivers, Streams, Runoff, or Watershed.
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Oxygen and Iron can form
Rust
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Erosion is
Removal of weathered material
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What are the 2 main types of weathering
Mechanical and Chemical
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