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How do detrial rocks form?
Detrital rocks are formed from sedimentation of loose particles of rocks that are worn away from rocks from a different location.
How can wind wear away rocks?
wind can wear away rock by being pressed against it and being sent downstream and soon sand dunes and rocks will wear away by wind.
Why is erosion easier to see than weathering?
because erosion is the carrying away of rocks and stuff, and weathering is the wearing away or breaking down of rocks and other stuff. so you can see the rocks that got carried away from their original spot but its kind of hard to see the breaking down of rocks. hope that helps!
Is erosion and weathering the same thing?
No, though they are often confused. Here are the definitions:Weathering: the wearing away of rocks in situErosion: the wearing away and taking away of rocks
Why might you find smooth rocks on a beach?
The tides and waves slowly wear away at the rocks.
What is the wearing away of rocks called?
Wearing away of rocks is called weathering.
How do rocks get warn away by the rain?
Erosion and it eroded away
Why does rocks get damaged?
Rocks wear away because slowly,wind/water take away tiny pieces of dust and slowly it gets worn away.
Is erosion the same thing weathering?
No, though they are often confused. Here are the definitions:Weathering: the wearing away of rocks in situErosion: the wearing away and taking away of rocks
How do detrial rocks form?
Detrital rocks are formed from sedimentation of loose particles of rocks that are worn away from rocks from a different location.
How are rocks worn away?
Rocks are worn away through the process of weathering and erosion. Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces while erosion is what carries the rock to new places. Rocks can be worn away by water, ice, and wind. Examples of this are abrasion, ice wedging, and dissolution.
How can wind wear away rocks?
wind can wear away rock by being pressed against it and being sent downstream and soon sand dunes and rocks will wear away by wind.
Why is erosion easier to see than weathering?
because erosion is the carrying away of rocks and stuff, and weathering is the wearing away or breaking down of rocks and other stuff. so you can see the rocks that got carried away from their original spot but its kind of hard to see the breaking down of rocks. hope that helps!
What is the affect of erosion?
erosion washes away soild and wears away rocks.
Is erosion and weathering the same thing?
No, though they are often confused. Here are the definitions:Weathering: the wearing away of rocks in situErosion: the wearing away and taking away of rocks
What can be formed when a river erodes rocks from an area?
A canyon can be formed where the water eats away on the rocks.
Why might you find smooth rocks on a beach?
The tides and waves slowly wear away at the rocks.
