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| what is mechanical weathering? |
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| is breaking down of earths rocks, soils and minerals through direct contact with the plants atmosphere |
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| it is a form of mechanical weathering |
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| which of the following is NOT associated with mechanical weathering? |
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| what is chemical weathering? |
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| breaks down the bonds holding the rocks together |
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| which of the following is the result of chemical weathering? |
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| a rock that has been changed into one or more new compounds |
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| the atmospheric gas that forms a mild acid when dissolved in water is...? |
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| what would cause the inscription on a marble gravestone to become harder and harder to read over time? |
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| what climate does chemical weather favor the most? |
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| it favors the hot and cold climate |
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| what are the major components of soil? |
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| mineral matter, broken down rock; organic matter; humus; air; water |
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| a soil's texture is determined by? |
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| the main source of organic matter in soil is? |
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| a soil associated with hot and wet tropics is? |
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| pedalfer soils contain high amounts of? |
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| pedalfer is composed of aluminum and iron oxides |
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| the process responsible for moving material down slope under the influence of gravity is called? |
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