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Weathering
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Break down of rocks into smaller and smaller peices |
weathering |
it is simply the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces by physical means |
mechanical weathering |
the chemical break down of rocks and minerals into new substances |
chemical weathering |
contains more acid than normal precipitation |
acid precipitation |
It is a chemical reaction in which an element combines with oxygen to form oxide |
oxidation |
action of rocks and sediments grinding against each other and wearing away exposed surfaces |
abrasion |
the break down of rocks caused by plants or animals |
biological weathering |