Chapter 11 Section 1 Notes Answer Key

Chapter 11 Section 1 Notes I. Weathering and Soil Formation A. Natural processes that cause rocks to break down is called weathering. B. Mechanical weathering - breaks down rocks into smaller pieces without changing them chemically. 1. Ice wedging is the freezing and thawing cycle that breaks rocks apart. 2. Plant roots and burrowing animals exert ................
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