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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

Término preferido

soil weathering

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • 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.

    Fuente: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Tipo: Concept definition

Concepto genérico

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Sinónimos

  • rock erosion
  • soil aging

Nota de alcance

  • 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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