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How water can cause rocks to weather?
They make the rock fly to space
Can water alone weather some rocks?
Yes, water alone can weather rocks through a process called erosion. Over time, water can dissolve and break down rocks, changing their composition and shape. This process is a natural part of the rock cycle.
When does weathering of rock begin?
The process of weathering (the creation of smaller rock particles from a larger rock body), begins as soon as the rock body is exposed to any cause of weathering. The weathering could start immediately in the case of extrusive igneous rock, which is formed from molten material on the surface, when acid in water chemically attacks the surface. Igneous rock underground can begin to weather simply by the erosion of the rock above it, which releases pressure on it, causing the rock body to expand and fracture.
How do trees and grass weather rock?
their roots open cracks in the rocks further allowing water in, that can then freeze and cause more weathering
Why does a bigger rock take longer to weather?
be cause a smaller rock has more volume
How does melting water weather a rock?
Melting water can weather a rock through a process called frost wedging, where water seeps into cracks in the rock, freezes and expands, causing the crack to widen. This cycle of freezing and thawing can break apart rocks over time. Additionally, the flowing water can chemically weather the rock by dissolving minerals and carrying them away.
In the rock cycle water and weather wear away rock by the process of?
Weathering.
Does water weather rock by gradually dissolving it?
Yes, its true.
Can water weather rock by gradually dissolving it?
Yes, if the water is acidic(acid rain)
Do cold temperatures affect rocks?
Rocks shrink in cold weather. It is very small but it is important if any of its cracks have water in them. Water expands when it freezes. Because they are opposing forces it will cause the rock to break.
Can ice cause larger rocks to weather?
A cycle of freezing and thawing can break down any rock, no matter how big or heavy it is. If water gets into small cracks, then freezes, it will expand and push the rock crystals apart.
What dose weather mean?
what dose the weather mean & what is it about & where and why do we have weather
