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Differences between internal and external processes of the earth?
External process occur on the surface of the earth . It is slow change . Ex- change in leevel of the earth . Internal process occur inside the surface of the earth . It is sudden change . Ex -earthquake activities
Where do igneous rocks form?
Igneous rock forms from the solidification of magma and lava; this can occur at or below the surface.
What processes must occur to change any rock to igneous rock?
The process that must occur to change any rock to igneous rock is melting.
Why can weathering can only. Occur on the surface of the earth?
Weathering can only occur on the surface of the earth because the weather is only present on the surface of the earth. The surface of the earth refers to any exposed area.
Explain why weathering can only occur on the surface of the earth?
Weathering can only occur on the surface of the earth because the weather is only present on the surface of the earth. The surface of the earth refers to any exposed area.
Which type of rock can only form on or very near Earth's surface?
Any type of extrusive igneous rock. (i.e. basalt, rhyolite, andesite...) Also, some sedimentary rocks form at the surface by the precipitation of minerals when solutions cool or the water evaporates out of them. Examples include travertine, a calcite-rich rock that forms in hot mineral spring as the water cools, and various evaporites.
Glaciers weather surface rocks mainly through the process of?
Glaciers weather surface rocks mainly through the process of abrasion. Intermediate earthquakes occur 70 to 300 kilometers below the Earth's surface.
Do volcanoes occur randomly over Earth's surface?
Volcanoes do not occur randomly over Earth's surface. They occur along the located mark of plate boundaries.
What parts of the Rock cycle occur at the Earth's surface?
Mostly the sedimentary part which involves the process of weathering, and diagenesis occurs at the earths surface.
What is the Term that is used to describe when magma rises to earth's surface but does not occur at a boundary?
term that is used to describe when magma rises to earth's surface but does not occur at a boundary
Does maximum heating of Earth's surface occur?
Yes
How many thunderstorms occur on the earth's surface any given time?
Approximately 1800-2000 thunderstorms occur on the earths' surface.
