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The water lubricates the rock, gravel, sand and mud so it slides downhill more easily
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∙ 12y agoRain seeps into the earth under the rocks and slowly the foundation is washed away and when it does, the rocks follow.
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Can raindrops wear down rocks?
The rocks break into pieces and crack and the colour wares away and the layers start coming off < from R.u
Where are rocks exposed to more wind rain and ice?
Rocks in higher elevation :)!
When one continental plate slides under another one is formed?
NO that would mean we are making heaps of tetonic plates although this scenario can cause an earthquake and for rocks to slide under or above the plates and the mantle
How does acid rain affect sedimentary rocks?
balls
Does rain cause weathering?
The sun is a hot ball of gaswith ultraviolet rays. These rays can harm,but misplace some of Earth's charactaristics.One way is it can break down rocks from heat then cold heat then cold over yars rocks will begin to crack or brake this is a example of weathering.
What does wind and rain cause on rocks?
Erosion
How are slides formed?
rain affects the rocks which cracks the rocks, on a high place it'll fall off when loosely cracked. It'll affect more rocks when it crashes another rock.
What can cause larger rocks to weather?
Acid rain
Can acid rain cause to rust on some rocks?
yes !
Can weathering have an effect of the breaking down of rocks?
Weathering and rain and ice are the cause of the breaking down of rocks
What can cause chemical weathering of rocks?
water, air, chemicals, ect Acid rain contains sulfuric acid that can chemically weather rocks.
Would rain cause erosion or desposition?
It could cause both... Rain causes erosion when the water is heavy... and the deposition part... deposition is when rocks are compacted .. .. what im only a 5th grader
How does rainfall cause erosion?
The rain wears tiny particles off of rocks and carries them down a slope.
What rocks cause rapid runoff?
Impermeable rocks cause more rapid run off than permeable rocks. This is because the water can somewhat flow through the permeable rocks, not impermeable ones.
How do cyclones affect rocks?
Not really at all. Except through erosion from rainfall. Extensive rain and flooding may also cause landslides and mudslides, dislodging rocks.
What does acid rain o to rocks?
Acid rain helps erode, etch, and decompose rocks.
What can rain water do to rocks like limestone?
Rain water can dissolve rocks like limestone.
