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Rocks being broken down as they tumble down a river is an example of?
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Mechanical weathering (in this case, attrition) during erosion by water.
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Rocks being broken down as they tumble down a river is an example of what?
Weathering and Erosion.
Why rocks are broken down?
Rocks can be broken up by them being moved in quick flowing rivers or streams. If there are other rocks in there, they may hit each other and bits will come off.
What are two processes that results in rocks being broken down into smaller pieces?
chemical and physical weathering
If the Colorado River formed the Grand Canyon why are the rocks so jagged when they should be smooth from the force of the water?
Not all rocks are jagged. However the evolution of the river is continuous and 'rocks' are being broken-off all the time by the water, erosion, weather etc. Of course as 'rocks' are moved along by the force of the water that can make them 'jagged'.
How can a metamorphic rock be changed into a sedimentary?
It can be changed by being broken down in the weathering process just like all rocks. The resulting sediment can then be lithified to for a sedimentary rock.
Rocks being broken down as they tumble down a river is an example of what?
Weathering and Erosion.
What is a problem caused by rocks being broken down?
Rockslides.
Rocks being broken down into soil and sand is what?
weathering
Why rocks are broken down?
Rocks can be broken up by them being moved in quick flowing rivers or streams. If there are other rocks in there, they may hit each other and bits will come off.
Is chemical weathering when rocks are being broken down into soil and sand?
yes
How can metamorphic rocks be changed into sedimentary rocks?
It can be changed by being broken down in the weathering process just like all rocks. The resulting sediment can then be lithified to for a sedimentary rock.
What is the meanig of erosion?
The meaning of Erosion is where rocks or other Materials are being transported to another area. Make sure you do not get confused with weathering! Weathering is when rocks or other materials are being broken down physically or chemically. e.g- Rock being broken down by rain, ice, water, wind and so on.
What two processes that result in rocks being broken down into smaller pieces?
chemical and physical weathering
Is it possible after cocaine being in its crack form for it to be brought back to its powder form and if so how is this so?
Since crack is known as rocks and rocks can be broken down, theen yes it can be broken down to its powder form but it will not be cocaine. Just repeatedly beat it until its a powder.
What are two processes that results in rocks being broken down into smaller pieces?
chemical and physical weathering
Rocks being made smooth by tumbling across a stream bed is an example of?
Mechanical weathering.
What is biological weather?
Biological weathering is when plants or animal breakdown the rock.
