VOCAB #11: Soil and Water

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Breaking down of dead organisms and waste

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decomposition

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Process altering rock composition due to environmental exposure, changing Earth's surface over time.

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chemical weathering

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Layer of soil formed from weathering products

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horizon

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Remains of something once alive.

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organic matter

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Physical processes that break rocks into smaller pieces, altering Earth's surface over time.

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mechanical weathering

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Processes changing Earth's surfaces over time

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weathering

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Process combining oxygen with other elements; causes chemical weathering.

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oxidation

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A mixture of weathered rock, fragments, decayed organic matter, water, and air.

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soil

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Soil with sand, silt, and some clay; ideal for garden plants as it retains moisture and drains well for root air.

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loam

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Ability of water to flow through rock and sediment

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permeability