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Sediment forms which may ultimately be deposited and lithify into sedimentary rock.

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This process breaks down rocks and forms soil?

Erosion is the wearing away of rocks by wind and water, which causes them to break down and form soil.


What is the process that break down rock called?

Weathering or erosion.


Type of water erosion that forms larger channels down a steep slope?

The type of water erosion that forms larger channels down a steep slope is called gully erosion. Gully and rill erosion are the dominant types of water erosion in the world.


How does hydrogen break down rocks?

water erosion


What natural work to break down rock?

Erosion


What do igneous rocks that undergo weather and erosion become?

Igneous rocks that undergo weathering and erosion can break down into sediment. This sediment can then be transported and deposited, eventually forming sedimentary rocks through the process of compaction and cementation.


Does erosion occurs when chemical activities break down rock?

no, erosion is the travelling of particles of rocks.


What is the movement of weather that occurs when a rock is broken down or weakened?

Erosion is the wearing down of geological features by the action of weather.


Can erosion built up soil as well as break it down?

Yes, erosion can both build up and break down soil. Erosion can transport materials and deposit them in new locations, which can lead to the buildup of soil. However, excessive erosion can also remove soil nutrients and organic matter, leading to soil degradation and loss.


Can rivers break down mountains?

yes through erosion


How does weathering differ from erosion?

Weathering is a change that causes something to break down or worn away due to exposure to one or more weather elements (wind, rain, heat, etc.) over a period of time. Erosion is a change that causes something to break down or worn away due to natural processes over a period of time. Weathering is considered to be one of these natural processes that fit the definition of erosion.


What impact does erecting a wind break or fence have on wind erosion?

The wind break or fence will slow down the wind as it travels through it, potentially minimizing erosion.