The breaking down of rocks, soils, and minerals as well as wood and artificial materials through contact with water, atmospheric gases, and biological organisms

Decomposition of rock caused by chemical reactions resulting in formation of new compound.

The breakdown of rock into smaller pieces by physical means.

The action of surface processes that removes soil, rock, or dissolved material from one location on the Earth's crust, and then transports it to another location.

Occurs when the agents (wind or water) of erosion lay down sediment.

A major ecosystem defined by distinctive geography and receiving uniform solar radiation and moisture. Smaller than a biome. There are 10 in Texas

Prevention of wasteful use of a resource, protecting species from extinction, maintaining and restoring habitats, enhancing ecosystem services, and protecting biological diversity.

Extremely harmful event that brings physical or financial ruin.

Any underground layer of water-bearing rock or geological formation that yields sufficiently groundwater for wells and springs.

A drainage basin is any area of land where precipitation collects and drains off into a common outlet, such as into a river, bay, or other body of water.

Water present beneath Earth's surface in rock and soil pore spaces and in the fractures of rock formations.

Water that collects on the surface of the ground.

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