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rocks are broken down by weathering when corrosion takes place. this is when sea water is very corrosive and can slowly dissolve chalk and limestone, increasing the size of cracks and joints so that the forces of erosion are more effective.
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Rocks are broken down into sediment during what?
weathering
Rocks being broken down into soil and sand is what?
weathering
How does soil contribute in breaking down rocks?
Soil doesn't really contribute to the breaking down of rocks soil is the end product of the breaking down of rocks. Rocks are broken down by weathering processes such as physical weathering, chemical weathering or biological weathering the material after the rock breaks down combined with organic material creates soil.
Which rock are broken down into soil?
Sedimentary, but technically all rocks can be broken down into Soil by a process called 'Weathering'
Is chemical weathering when rocks are being broken down into soil and sand?
yes
What rocks are broken down into sediment?
weathering
Rocks are broken down into sediment during what?
weathering
Rocks being broken down into soil and sand is what?
weathering
Rocks being broken down as they tumble down a river is an example of what?
Weathering and Erosion.
How does soil contribute in breaking down rocks?
Soil doesn't really contribute to the breaking down of rocks soil is the end product of the breaking down of rocks. Rocks are broken down by weathering processes such as physical weathering, chemical weathering or biological weathering the material after the rock breaks down combined with organic material creates soil.
What is the natural wearing down or breaking apart of rocks?
physical
Why rocks are broken down?
Rocks can be broken up by them being moved in quick flowing rivers or streams. If there are other rocks in there, they may hit each other and bits will come off.
Which rock are broken down into soil?
Sedimentary, but technically all rocks can be broken down into Soil by a process called 'Weathering'
Is the process through which rocks or others materials are broken down?
Weathering, erosion.
Is chemical weathering when rocks are being broken down into soil and sand?
yes
Does mechanical weathering have a part in breaking down the statue of liberty?
No. Mechanical weathering takes place when rocks are broken down without any change in the chemical nature of the rocks.
Which part of the rock cycle breaks down rocks and transports the broken material elsewhere?
The rocks are crushed into a pulp called liquefaction. They are broken down due to lightning hitting the rocks every century until finally the rock has become a fine powder. This is how rocks are broken down. Reference- William's Science Encyclopaedia
