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A big difference between living on chalk and clay is that because of chalk escarpments, chalk areas tend to be hills, wheras clay areas are in between these hills, in the dales, or flat-bottomed valleys. These dales tend to be wetter than the chalk escarpments, although the clay dales do have better drainage than the hills, with meandering streams rather than denes with streams (known as bournes). These are physical differences between the two places
An example of a human difference between living on chalk and clay is the fact that on chalk escarpments, the soil isn't that good and is only used for grazing animals-mainly sheep and horses. Clay dales also suffer from bad soil-but this time it is too wet and heavy to plough properly, so the lands is mainly used for grazing too.
Another difference is that chalk is good for blocks, and the plots serve as underground reservoirs that can be used for storing water, whereas clay is used to make bricks.
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What the geology at the holderness coast?
boulder clay and chalk
What rock type is in the River Tillingbourne?
Chalk, sands, clay, and glacial drift can all be found in an around the River Tillingbourne.
Which of these landforms would easily eroded?
Sea cliffs composed of clay or chalk are susceptible to erosion and the loss of land to the encroaching sea.
Are sedimentary rocks light colored or dark colored?
Normally, sedimentary chalk and limestone would be white (or whitish or greyish). The colour of slate can range widely, even creating green, or blue slate. Conglomerate is often coloured by the clay that surrounds the stones embedded in the clay. Even white chalk could appear reddish if contaminated enough by iron sulphates, etc.
What is chalk dust made of?
crushed limestone then it is pressurized so that it for like a solid rock but is not as rigid as a rock because you can write with it on a blackboard.
Is chalk stronger than clay?
chalk is weaker than clay because of the particles which are migrated inside it. Chalk can float while clay will sink. Clay can also absorb muhc more water No, Clay is stronger than chalk. OF COURSE CHALK IS STRONGER THAN CLAY, HONEY!!! IT IS HARDER AND ABSORBS LESS WATER. Sweetie, why du think clay sinks?
What does tiza mean you spanish?
chalk, clay, whiting
What the geology at the holderness coast?
boulder clay and chalk
What are the differences between sand and clay in getting warm?
From the same base temperature sand will warm quicker than clay given the same conditions.
Is chalk made out of clay?
no chalk is made out of tiny little critters that lived in the sea a long time a go and there bodies have had lots of weight on it and this has transformed it into chalk hope it help if not look up what is chalk made of in google
An implement for drawing made of clay and plumbago or of some or preparation of chalk?
the answer to this question is crayon
An implement for drawing made of clay and plumbago or of some preparation of chalk?
The answer to this question is crayon.
How was chalk first discovered?
Chalk is a naturally occurring mineral. The "white cliffs of Dover" are made of chalk. It has been used for marking and painting by many ancient cultures. Today's 'chalk' that is found in classrooms is a clay composite. It is poured into molds.
Name a very pale thin soil which does not support much plant life?
chalk Clay
What exactly are clay chips used for?
They are typically used for poker chips at casinos. They usually contain more than just clay. Materials such as sand and chalk may also be used alongside clay.
Can eating chalk lead to tooth loss?
No, chalk is not known to cause cancer.
What are some things a kid would taste at art class?
Glue/ Paste Paint Clay Crayon Chalk
