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Rocks are already frozen (unless it is molten lava). Otherwise mountains would simply be piles of dust. Water freezing in cracks or variations in the rock can cause breaking.
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How does ice and water break up rock?
Water expands as it freezes. So if water gets into a crack in a rock, and then freezes, the expanding ice pushes against the rock and can cause the rock to break.
Why in polar regions some of the water is frozen to snow while sea is left unfrozen?
The sea is salt water which has a lower freezing point than fresh water in the snow. Additionally the sea is continually moving (waves) which will need a lower temperature to cause freezing
Which of the following is least responsible for the weathering of rocks?
A.FreezingB.Plant GrowthC.RainD.LightningThe answer is B Plant Growth Because can plant growth do anything to rocks???? so its the least thing Cause freezing can break the rock ,Rain can make it into tiny pieces and lightning can break it quickly.
What is a freezing fog advisory?
A Freezing Fog Advisory will be issued when fog is present with temperatures below freezing, and the fog is expected to cause a thin layer of ice
How can it be raining if the temperature is below freezing?
This is because there is a temperature inversion at the surface, which can occur for several reasons. This means that the air above the surface is actually warmer, and in this case above freezing, than the air right on the ground. This causes snow from higher in the atmosphere to melt into raindrops, but the rain doesn't have enough time to refreeze into ice pellets (Sleet) before reaching the ground, so you get rain. This is called freezing rain though, since those sub-freezing temperatures on the ground cause the rain to freeze on contact. This creates a sheet of ice, or glaze, covering everything.
What effects do temperature have on rocks?
Fluctuating temperatures have diverse effects on rocks. This may cause freezing, thawing and break down of the rocks among other effects.
Does freezing a chicken egg hurt it?
yes freezing a chicken egg will cause it to swell and crack.
What do changes in temperature cause rock to do?
Changes in temperature cause rock to expand and contract. This may cause them to crack, and pieces may break off.
Can an avalanche cause another natural disaster?
Yes the snow can melt and cause a flood if the temperature is above freezing point and if it is not removed quickly.
How do changes in temperature cause rocks to break down?
It breaks down the rocks
What is the most common cause of hypothermia?
Getting wet
Can freezing cause a density current?
No, trade winds and evaporation can cause a density current but not freezing.
Can a computer be left in freezing temperatures in a garage?
Yes, but there is a back up battery for some chips inside the computer. The freezing can cause this chip to die. Make sure you let the computer come back to room temperature before turning it on or the hard drive may break. I would suggest bringing it inside a day before you plan on using it. That will give it time to return to room temperature and for any condensation that formed during the thawing to evaporate.
Will freezing a germ kill it?
the answer is yes. this is because the decreasing temperature would cause most of the bacteria cells to die and eventually the bacteria would die.
How does ice and water break up rock?
Water expands as it freezes. So if water gets into a crack in a rock, and then freezes, the expanding ice pushes against the rock and can cause the rock to break.
What is the freezing point of Fanta?
We do not monitor the exact freezing temperatures of each of our products. However, our diet products freeze at a temperature similar to water, 32 degrees. Coca-Cola classic freezes at a slightly lower temperature, about 30 degrees. The pressure in an unopened bottle or can will cause the freezing point to be even lower. All diet beverages will freeze before their sugar counterparts. Sugars lower the freezing point of liquids. This means that the temperature must get lower than the normal freezing point of water before it freezes. from coca cola's website
What effect do fluctuating temperatures have on rocks?
Fluctuating temperatures have diverse effects on rocks. This may cause freezing, thawing and break down of the rocks among other effects.
