Weathering

3. formation, The result of weathering processes producing sediments, including clay, silt, and sand, which form the basis of soil composition.
5. weathering, The process by which natural forces such as wind, water, and temperature change mechanically crumble or break down rock into smaller pieces.
8. agents, Natural elements that cause weathering by mechanically or chemically breaking down minerals and rocks into small pieces called sediment.
9. weathering, The process by which rocks are chemically broken down or dissolved by substances in the environment, such as carbon dioxide producing a weak acid that dissolves rock.
10. The process of breaking down or dissolving minerals and rocks exposed to natural elements on or near the Earth’s surface.

1. particles, Round and smooth pieces produced by weathering, varying in size from boulders to tiny clay, silt, and sand particles.
2. weathering, The process in which living organisms mechanically break down rocks and minerals, such as plants growing roots in rock crevices.
4. The process by which rocks heat up and expand, weakening them over time.
6. The process by which rocks cool down and contract, contributing to their weakening and eventual breakdown.
7. Small pieces of minerals and rocks resulting from the breakdown caused by weathering agents.