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What are rocks that have been shaped by by blowing sand called?
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They are called ventifacts.
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How does a ventifact form?
A ventifact is a shaped and polished rock, often standing alone. It is created by the weathering of the rock by a combination of sand and wind which act to create this sculptured form.
What was gelignite used for?
It was, and still is, a very useful explosive for blowing out tree stumps or splitting large rocks into smaller pieces. It has largely been replaced by safer and easier to handle products.
What do you call rocks that have been formed from the hot molten material within the earth's crust that has cooled and hardened?
Igneous rocks are formed by the solidification of molten materials.
What are small rounded stones that have been cemented together called?
egg rocks we have them in front garden!
Where in new zealand would you find U-shaped valleys?
U-shaped valleys are commonly caused by glacier activity on the bedrock of the valley. BUT if the rock is not strong enough to support the valley walls when the glacier retreats, then the valley, though glacier-formed, will become V-shaped. Due to wall collapse and stream erosion. This information is almost always missed when describing glacial valley formation! IN NZ, classic U-shaped valleys are thus found where the rocks are hard, such as in Fiordland where the rock is granite. Also in Westland, where the sedimentary rocks have been metamorphosed at higher temperature to be hard.
How does a ventifact form?
A ventifact is a shaped and polished rock, often standing alone. It is created by the weathering of the rock by a combination of sand and wind which act to create this sculptured form.
What does the word limestone refer to?
it is called limestone because it is a stone shaped like a lime and it has been known to taste like lime as well
Rocks made of loose material that have been cemented together is what?
They're called clastic sedimentary rocks.
What are detrital rocks formed from?
Detrital sedimentary rocks, also called clastic sedimentary rocks, are composed of rock fragments that have been weathered from pre-existing rocks. They are the most common rocks on the surface of the earth.
What rocks are formed from high temperature and pressures?
Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks can be changed by high temperatures and pressure, and the resultant rock is called metamorphic, because its form has been changed.
What was gelignite used for?
It was, and still is, a very useful explosive for blowing out tree stumps or splitting large rocks into smaller pieces. It has largely been replaced by safer and easier to handle products.
What are rocks that have been altered by compression?
If a rock has been altered in composition or texture by pressure, it is called a metamorphic rock.
Use geologist in a sentence?
A geologist has been called in to identify these rocks. I want to be a geologist.
Does erosion break down rocks?
yes wind and soil erosion both contributes to breaking down of rocks.You can google it and see the pictures of beautiful rocks have been shaped due to wind erosion.and water erosion breaks down the rocks and even make its surface smooth.
What is it called when whales spurt water?
They don't actually spurt water. They are blowing out the air that they've been holding while underwater. There is usually a little bit of water on top of the whale when they do this, and that is just blown up into the air - it's not coming out of the whale. This is called "blowing" and the air hole is called a blowhole.
What do you call places where rocks have been compressed into bends by coliding plates?
its called a fold (or flult)
What is the crack?
"The crack" can refer to a highly addictive form of cocaine that has been processed into a rock crystal. It is usually smoked and produces an intense, short-lived euphoric effect. Misuse of crack can lead to serious health issues and addiction.
