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by weathering and erosion
A technique mastered in the ancient world was to use water and heat to crack rocks apart for their monumental building projects. They did this by making a fire to heat the rock to as high a temperature as possible.
Once the rock ws heated they poured cold water into the area (Usually defined by a chiseled slot). The heat from the fire caused the rock to expand and when the cold water was applied, it caused localised shrinking in the rock which litterally ripped the rock apart.
What else can I help you with?
How water break rocks?
The water can get inside and then freeze which in turn cracks the rocks open.
Why do mineralogist use hammers?
to break off samples of rocks or to break open a rock.
Why do rocks come in different shapes and sizes?
Rocks break apart from force and heat. Water, freezing, thawing, and wind break rocks into smaller portions.
How does hydrogen break down rocks?
water erosion
Can rocks break down into sediment?
Wind and water
How does rocks break down?
It when water goes into the rock and then the water freezes and break the rock
Does water break down rocks?
Water can chemically weather rocks by dissolving minerals, water can also physically weather rocks by fracturing them by hydraulic pressure or frost wedging.
Can water break rocks?
Yes. The Grand Canyon is proof.
How does water help break rocks apart?
Water expands when it freezes. In winter, water gets into minute cracks in the rocks and then as it freezes it expands and makes the cracks bigger. So more water gets in then freezes so the cracks get bigger still until the rocks break apart.
How does a sudden change in temperature break up rock?
in cold countries,water freezes inside cracks of rocks,expands,and causes rocks to break.
How does ice cause the weathering of rocks?
When water in the ground freezes, the ice expands and breaks off very small amounts of rock. The ice causes abrasion of the rocks causing grooves and cracks. Water then enters these openings and freezes causing the rocks to break open, exposing more sides to the weather and continuing the breakdown.
How do you break a marble?
Water and freezing/cold weather can make rocks break. The water makes the rocks break when it goes into the rock cracks. When the weather gets cold/freezing the water expands and the rock breaks. Or with a really good hammer. LOL:P
