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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. geology
  3. soil weathering

Preferred term

soil weathering

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The breakdown of rock and minerals by physical, chemical, geological, and biological processes, or combinations thereof. The rate and nature of soil weathering are largely dependent on atmospheric agents.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • rock erosion
  • soil aging

Scope note

  • Use for soils; For materials USE weathering; For organisms USE environmental exposure.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/502

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