explain the statement - soil is the ultimate result of weathering
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exfoliation- when temperature of rocks rapidly changes that can expand or crack rocks. This especially happens with granitic rocks as they were cooling, like at Yosemite National Park.
freeze-thaw - when water freezes, it expands. If moisture seeps into cracks before winter, it can then freeze, driving the rocks apart.
abrasion - when the wind blows, it can pick up sand and silt, and literally sandblast rocks into pieces.
root expansion - like freeze thaw, roots grow bigger every year. These roots can drive the roots apart.
these are some of physical weathering of soil...
Carbonation - when water reacts with carbon dioxide, it creates carbonic acid, which can dissolve softer rocks.
Dissolution- limestone and rocks high in salt dissolve when exposed to water. The water carries away the ions.
Hydrolysis- minerals in the rock react with water and surrounding acids. The hydrogen atoms replace other cations. Feldspar hydrate to clay.
Oxidation-Reduction - water and rock particles react with oxygen. This causes the minerals and materials to rust and turn red.
If the area is hot and humid, chemical weathering is more prevalent. If it is drier, physical weathering is more predominant.
and these are chemical weathering of soil....
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freeze-thaw - when water freezes, it expands. If moisture seeps into cracks before winter, it can then freeze, driving the rocks apart.
abrasion - when the wind blows, it can pick up sand and silt, and literally sandblast rocks into pieces.
root expansion - like freeze thaw, roots grow bigger every year. These roots can drive the roots apart.
these are some of physical weathering of soil...
Carbonation - when water reacts with carbon dioxide, it creates carbonic acid, which can dissolve softer rocks.
Dissolution- limestone and rocks high in salt dissolve when exposed to water. The water carries away the ions.
Hydrolysis- minerals in the rock react with water and surrounding acids. The hydrogen atoms replace other cations. Feldspar hydrate to clay.
Oxidation-Reduction - water and rock particles react with oxygen. This causes the minerals and materials to rust and turn red.
If the area is hot and humid, chemical weathering is more prevalent. If it is drier, physical weathering is more predominant.
and these are chemical weathering of soil....
I hope u like it
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