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Is chalk a hard or a soft rock?
Chalk is a hard rock, with large lines of weakness so will erode by physical weathering and the sea.
What is a smooth 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 dolomite soft or hard rock?
It is a limestone, hard.
Is old harry made out of soft rock or hard rock?
Hard rock, an example of soft rock is Barton-on-sea.
Why do rocks erode at different rates?
Some rocks are harder than others like sandstone which is very soft. Other times rock can have different conditions under which they will erode faster such as limestone.
Is chalk a hard or a soft rock?
Chalk is a hard rock, with large lines of weakness so will erode by physical weathering and the sea.
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.
What rock is Angel Falls made out of?
The one where that one hott dude from heaven landed!!! :)
What is a smooth 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.
Why in a thousand years could a lump of igneous rock stand will above the rest of the landscape?
Igneous rock is hard. If the surrounding rock is softer it will erode more quickly. Sedimentary rocks in particular can be very soft.
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.
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.
How was Durdle Door formed?
Durdle Door was formed by erosion of the soft rock. The sea eroded the soft rock until it reached the limestone where it couldn't erode it leaving an arch.
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
Is dolomite soft or hard rock?
It is a limestone, hard.
Is old harry made out of soft rock or hard rock?
Hard rock, an example of soft rock is Barton-on-sea.
