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Kimmeridge clay is soft rock because it wears away quickly! hope i answered your question
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What is soft coastline?
Made up of clay and sands. Erodes quicker than hard rock which is limestone or chalk. Not resistant to weathering and erosion. Eroded quicker than hard rock which creates a bay and the hard rock is called a headland. When you have hard rock then soft rock alternating it is called a discordant coastline.
Is clay soft rock?
Yes It Is
Is marble rock hard or soft?
Marble is a hard rock. it is a soft rock then the Taj Mahal situated in agra will have broken into peices.
Is Portland stone a hard or soft rock?
It is both hard and soft rock becasue of the elves living inside it.
Is igneous rock generally soft or hard rock?
Igneous rock is considered "hard" rock by geologists due to its interlocking crystalline structure.
What is soft coastline?
Made up of clay and sands. Erodes quicker than hard rock which is limestone or chalk. Not resistant to weathering and erosion. Eroded quicker than hard rock which creates a bay and the hard rock is called a headland. When you have hard rock then soft rock alternating it is called a discordant coastline.
Is Clay Sediment from rock?
Clay is actually a description of sediment of a specific particle size. As such clay is not necessarily a rock. However when compacted and cemented clay forms claystone which is a sedimentary rock.
Is clay soft rock?
Yes It Is
What rock is harder then clay?
Yes and no. Rock can be pretty soft.
Is clay hard or soft?
it is not hard,only when put in oven,so it is soft
What is the name for soft clay rock?
I believe it is talc
What rock types make up spurn head?
Mainly boulder clay (Soft rock) and chalk (Hard rock) these are what also form headlands and bays due to the difference in their resistance to weathering.
Is marble a soft rock or hard rock?
Marble is a hard rock. it is a soft rock then the Taj Mahal situated in agra will have broken into peices.
What is the difference between clay and shale?
THE DIFFERENCE IS THAT CLAY IS MOIST, SOFT, AND SMOOTH. SHALE IS rock of fissile or laminated structure .
Is marble rock hard or soft?
Marble is a hard rock. it is a soft rock then the Taj Mahal situated in agra will have broken into peices.
Is Portland stone a hard or soft rock?
It is both hard and soft rock becasue of the elves living inside it.
What is the soft and hard rock of Angel Falls?
Hard rock: GraniteSoft rock: Sandstone
