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Why can you lift a rock in water but a rock will not float?
A rock has more density than water. That's why it drops. Its easier to lift it in water because water's density is greater than that of air, so the net buoyancy of the rock, though still negative, is greater than it is in air.
What changes the mineral composition of rock?
Water and air
What is the mixture of mineral and rock particles remains of organism water and air?
Soil is the mixture of mineral and rock particles ,remains of organisms water and air
Air enters the rock cracks?
Yes, air will enter rock cracks. But, if water fills the crack, during a deep freeze, the expansion of the water, as ice forms, will often widen the crack (even to split the rock).
Why does pumice float while a rock of similar size will sink in the same tank of water?
the rock pumice has air pockets making it less dense than water, while a rock that has a similar size has no air pockets making it more dense than water and therefore sinking.
What is to fish as air is to animal?
Water is to fish - as air is to animal.
A thin layer of weathered rock humus air and water?
Soil is made up of a thin layer of weathered rock, humus, air, and water.
Why can you lift a rock in water but a rock will not float?
A rock has more density than water. That's why it drops. Its easier to lift it in water because water's density is greater than that of air, so the net buoyancy of the rock, though still negative, is greater than it is in air.
Why is it easier to lift a rock in water rather than lifting it in air?
The buoyant force is greater on the rock in water.
What changes the mineral composition of rock?
Water and air
What is the mixture of mineral and rock particles remains of organism water and air?
Soil is the mixture of mineral and rock particles ,remains of organisms water and air
Air enters the rock cracks?
Yes, air will enter rock cracks. But, if water fills the crack, during a deep freeze, the expansion of the water, as ice forms, will often widen the crack (even to split the rock).
What are common things that are noncellular?
Viruses, air, rock, water.
Put these in order as to how fast sound travels through them- air space water rock?
first goes air, space,rock and water there u go enjoy! its defineatley correct
Can any animal breathe in both water and air?
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Does organic weathering react with air and water?
No, it does not react with air and water. it reacts with Hydraulic which is when the hammering of the waves breaks up the rock.
What animal lives in air water and land?
A mammal can live on land and in the water, or sea.
