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How the devils marbles were formed?
The rocks were formed through erosion. They were originally rectangular shaped. The erosion happened around the edges of the rocks. The corners started to curve. Now each of the rocks are egg- shaped or spherical.
Does erosion occurs when chemical activities break down rock?
no, erosion is the travelling of particles of rocks.
Why some rocks have a shape of a mushroom?
Some rocks are mushroom shaped because winds erode the lower section of the rock more than the upper part.Therefore,such rocks have narrower base and wider top...like a mushroom!
Is erosion occurs when the rocks breaks down?
Yes, erosion occurs when something like a rock and a wave break it down over time.
What features forms by glacial erosion?
Glacial erosion gouges 'U' shaped (cross-section) of valleys, and deposit moraine (mounds of the rocks and debris) as they melt.
How rocks get shaped?
Rocks get shaped through a process called weathering and erosion. Weathering refers to the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by processes like freezing, thawing, and exposure to chemicals. Erosion then transports these broken pieces to new locations, where they can be further shaped by factors like water, wind, and gravity.
Does erosion break down rocks?
yes wind and soil erosion both contributes to breaking down of rocks.You can google it and see the pictures of beautiful rocks have been shaped due to wind erosion.and water erosion breaks down the rocks and even make its surface smooth.
What is it called for rubbing away like when rocks are swept along by a river?
The process you are describing is called erosion. Erosion occurs when rocks or soil are gradually worn away by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.
What is the wearing away of rocks called?
Wearing away of rocks is called weathering.
What is a product of weathering and erosion rocks?
Sediment is a common product of weathering and erosion of rocks. As rocks break down into smaller pieces through these processes, they can be transported and deposited as sediment in different locations. Over time, this sediment can become compacted and cemented to form sedimentary rocks.
Does erosion wear away rock pieces and make them square?
Erosion can wear away rock pieces, but it is unlikely to make them square. Erosion typically smoothens and rounds the edges of rock pieces as they are transported by water, wind, or ice. Square-shaped rocks are more likely to result from natural fracturing or human activities like quarrying.
What happens when glacial erosion occurs?
U-shaped valleys are a result of alpine glacial movement. Bedrock is scoured and plucked by continental glaciers. A number of depositional features are a result of the movement and depositing of rock, sand and dust associated with glaciers.
