FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Weathering
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Soil profile
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Soil
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Weathering is a term which describes the general process by which rocks are broken down at the Earth’s surface into such things as sediments, clays, soils and substances that are dissolved in water.
Detailed explanation-2: -“Mechanical weathering is the breakdown of rocks into sediments through physical means. For example, weathering can carve out potholes in our streets, break down rocks to form soils, and even tear down mountains.”
Detailed explanation-3: -There are many ways that rock breaks down. The three main types of weathering are physical, chemical, and biological weathering. Physical weathering is the mechanical breakdown of rocks and minerals. Chemical weathering is the chemical breakdown of rocks.