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We get weathered by being on or near the surface and exposed to environments different than we were formed in.
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Why do some weathered rocks have rust streaks?
Some weathered rocks have rust streaks due to the iron content in the rocks. When rocks that have ferrous iron are weathered there will be rust streaks present.
Are sedimentary rocks chemically weathered?
Sedimentary rocks can be both chemically and mechanically weathered.
What are sedimentary rocks of weathered rock fragments called?
Sedimentary rocks of weathered rock fragments are called clastic rocks.
Why do weather rocks have rust streaks?
Some weathered rocks have rust streaks due to the iron content in the rocks. When rocks that have ferrous iron are weathered there will be rust streaks present.
Is weathered intrusive or extrusive?
Neither, at the surface all rocks become weathered.
Can rocks be weathered by chemical processes?
NO
What are Silicate rocks are weathered by?
hydrolysis
What happens when rocks weathered?
When sedimentary rocks are weathered and eroded, they turn into sediments. And after compaction and cementation of the sediments, it will turn back into sedimentary rock.
Rocks buried deep underground must do what before they are weathered or eroded?
Rocks buried deep underground must get exposed before they are weathered or eroded
What is the raw material in which sedimentary rocks are formed?
weathered remains of other rocks
What is a product of weathering and erosion rocks?
Deposition occurs when rocks are weathered then eroded.
The process of moving weathered rock and soil?
The process of moving weathered rocks and soil is called WEATHERING.
