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Keywords: frost, breakdown, rock, communition, outcrop

The set of all physical processes by which an outcrop is broken up into smaller particles.

( Ped .). The breakdown of rock and mineral soil into smaller fragments by physical forces as by frost action. See Weathering. ( SSSA ).

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The process in which intact rock breaks into smaller grains or chunks.

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A general term applied to a variety of weathering processes that result in the particle size reduction of rock materials with no change in composition. Frost action, salt crystal growth and pressure relief fracturing are examples. Also known as mechanical weathering.

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The communition of rocks into smaller fragments by physical forces such as frost action or exfoliation.

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Breaking rock by force. For example, hitting, scratching, cracking.

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Breaking down of rock into bits and pieces by exposure to temperature and changes and the physical action of moving ice and water, growing roots, and human activities such as farming and construction.

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Breakdown of rock and minerals into small sized particles through mechanical stress.

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Breakdown of rock material by mechanical processes, including freeze-thaw, heat-cold, wetting-drying etc.

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Keywords: coprinus, pigweed, phytochrome, pileus, phytoplankton

Physiological Physiological Age Phytochrome Phytoplankton Pigments Pigweed Pileus DIAGRAM: PHOTO: Coprinus / Coprinus

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