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- the reason water causes that is because water makes dirt mud and a canyon is just giant dirt clumps to make a cliff. so when little gentle water waves come it take dirt with it then the dirt dissolves in the water.
- the reason ice causes that is because ice makes the dirt more fragile then the dirt brakes of the side.
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Does heat and metamorphism cause rock to weather and erode?
No because it is rain and running water.
Does surface water and ground water cause erosion and deposition?
no because Groundwater does little to contribute to mechanical erosion. However, it can significantly erode chemically
Where will you most likely find erosion?
on the inside of the banks on rivers anywhere with running water or wind because these can erode materials quickly
How can waterfalls and landslides change the way mountains look?
The water from a waterfall can erode the side and top of the mountain and cause it to get smaller. Landslides can cause a mountain to get much rockier and larger.
When do streams erode sediment?
They erode sediments when it snakes back and forth across their valley. xxxJoanna
How does water erode a canyon?
water erodes a canyon by carrying sediment from the rock walls down the river
How do you put erode in a sentence?
erode is a noun. Wind and water erode rock. past tense- eroded The Colorado River eroded the Grand Canyon
What can a fast slope of water make?
It can certainly erode a cliffside, which can do a bit of damage overtime. Also, if it is a lot of water and it moves quickly, it can cause flooding.
How would you use erode in a sentence?
the rushing water cause the hill to erode
Does heat and metamorphism cause rock to weather and erode?
No because it is rain and running water.
Can snow cause erosion?
Yes! When snow melts the resulting water can erode things.
Is a canyon created by erosion or deposition?
Erosion
What do scientist believe cause the grand canyon?
Water erosion
Which dune do you think is likely to erode faster?
A dune with a steeper slope is likely to erode faster because it is more susceptible to wind and water erosion. Additionally, dunes located in areas with high winds or strong water currents will erode more quickly than dunes in calmer environments.
What body of water can cause a rock to weather?
he constant movement of water anywhere causes rocks to erode and weather.
Will the salt in a salt water pool with a chlorine generator cause metal pipes to erode and eventually leak?
NO
Where will most likely cause erosion?
Water Causes erosion very well. You know rocks erode in water. That's why they have jettys.
