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Can limestone be worn away?
Yes. Limestone is susceptible to chemical and mechanical weathering and erosion.
Why does rainwater weather away limestone buildings?
Because rainwater is mildly acidic. Acid in the rainwater dissolves the limestone.
What forms when limestone found in the earth has been eatin away?
When limestone is eaten away, it forms various features such as sinkholes, caves, and underground tunnels. This process occurs due to the dissolution of the limestone by acidic groundwater. The result is the creation of unique and sometimes expansive underground landscapes.
How was limestone originally transported from the peak district?
Limestone was originally transported away from the peak district by PACKHORSES.
What could take a layer of limestone away from a fossil?
If the fossil is replaced with silica the easiest way to remove the limestone is with weak acid such as vinegar. If the fossil is also limestone the best way to free it is by carefully removing the limestone with small picks and drills. This is usually best left to expert conservators as it can be delicate work.
Can limestone be worn away?
Yes. Limestone is susceptible to chemical and mechanical weathering and erosion.
What did they use to build the pyramids of egypt?
Limestone, but is has mostly worn away because of the elements.
What type of rock is worn away by weak acid in water to create a cave?
gabbro
Does acid rain have affect in sandstone?
yes it does ,the surface is worn away because there is a reaction between the sandstone and limestone.
Why is limestone not used for buildings?
Because it is a permiable rock, this means it will be worn away over time. Although it does still get used for buildings
What is acid weathering?
Acid does indeed cause weathering. It is a common form of chemical weathering, and is sometimes influenced by humans. It is particularly devastating to basic rocks like limestone which neutralise the acid rain, but at the expense of its own volume, as after the neutralisation, the salt is often washed away and the limestone is consequently worn away.
What is a fact about waterfalls?
Sometimes, a waterfall when a river flows from hard rock to softer rock. The softer rock, such as limestone, is easily eroded, or worn away, by the flow of the river.
What is the chemical that can wear away limestone?
H2O Yes water is a chemical and it can wear away limestone.
Why are the twelve apostles in Victoria Australia collapsing?
Water is one of the most effective substances at eroding away material, particularly when it is a relatively soft substance like limestone. The "Twelve Apostles" are made of soft and harder limestone, and the softer limestone has worn away over time. The constant action of the waves beating at the limestone pillars of the Twelve Apostles, over time, has resulted in weakening of the thinner foundations at the waterline. The weight above the waterline is sufficient to cause the collapse.
What does acid rain make house's from limestone do?
acid rain decomposes limestone (calcium carbonate), causing houses and buildings made out of them to become worn
Process by which soil is worn away?
Soil is worn away - erosion - by the elements wind and water.
How is limestone connected with hill sheep farming?
Limestone wares away. this prevents poisonous plants from growing on the hill
