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Weathering

Weathering. The process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces. Erosion. The process by which wind and moving water carry away bits of rock. Humus. The rotting plant and animal materials in topsoil. fertile. Soil that has the nutrients to grow many plants. Soil conservaton.

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Weathering

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  1. Weathering • The process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces

  2. Erosion • The process by which wind and moving water carry away bits of rock

  3. Humus • The rotting plant and animal materials in topsoil

  4. fertile • Soil that has the nutrients to grow many plants

  5. Soil conservaton • The saving of soil

  6. Contour plowing • Plowing around a hill to reduce erosion

  7. Strip cropping • The practice of planting one or more crops between rows of other crops to control erosion

  8. terracing • A farming method used on steep hillsides to control erosion

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