things that erode weathered rock
Igneous rock at the Earth's surface that is weathered and wears away is called sediment. Sediment is made up of small pieces of rock that break off and erode from the original igneous rock due to weathering processes like wind, water, and temperature changes.
Weathering, wind, rain, extreme temperatures.
When sedimentary rocks are weathered and eroded, they turn into sediments. And after compaction and cementation of the sediments, it will turn back into sedimentary rock.
Sandstone is the sedimentary rock formed from weathered rock.
it is the rock where over years things erode and decompose and then harden into rock so they're different layers of rock below the surface.
A weathered rock is usually smooth and broken down from erosion over time. A rock that is not weathered is usually rough, with jagged edges. NB: A lot depends on the type of rock.
Some examples of weathered rock inculde the Grand Canyon and Devil's tower.
Unweathered rock.
Rocks erode at different rates depending on factors such as composition, hardness, and environmental conditions. Soft rocks erode more quickly than hard rocks because they are more easily weathered by elements like wind and water. Additionally, the presence of minerals in the rock can affect its susceptibility to erosion.
sedimentary
Wind erosion, where particles are moved by the force of wind. Water erosion, as flowing water wears away rock surfaces and carries sediment downstream. Ice erosion, as glaciers and frost can break apart and transport rock fragments. Chemical erosion, where rock minerals are dissolved by acidic rainwater or other chemicals, weakening the rock.
Weathered rock can be moved by processes such as erosion, gravity, wind, water, and ice. These processes can transport the smaller pieces of weathered rock, known as sediment, to different locations where they can accumulate and form new geological features like sedimentary deposits or landforms.