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The rock and mineral fragments in soil come from rock that has been?
rocks that have been weathered
Is it possible to have erosion without weathering?
weathering happens before erosion because when a storm comes it washes away the soil and that causes the soil to erode.
What are made of sediments that have been weathered and eroded from minerals dissolved in sea water?
sedimentation
Whenever the characteristics and chemical composition of weathered materials have been altered they have undergone .?
Chemical weathering
What is the rock that forms in layers of small pieces?
The rock that forms in layers of small pieces is called sedimentary rock. It is made up of fragments of other rocks, minerals, or organic material that have been weathered and transported by wind, water, or ice before settling and lithifying into solid layers. Examples of sedimentary rocks include sandstone, shale, and limestone.
Why is weathering called the preparation for erosion?
Weathering starts the process of erosion. Once material has been weathered down, it is easier for it to erode away with water, wind, and people moving on it.
How can you tell a rock has been weathered?
broken down
What is the term for rock that has been weathered to become soil?
Pedogenesis.
The rock and mineral fragments in soil come from rock that has been?
rocks that have been weathered
What kind of material is found in the C horizon of a soil profile?
The A horizon in soil is typically made up of mineral and organic material. In some instances the A horizon is only 2 to 3 inches deep, although it can be much deeper if the land has been plowed.
Is the rate of soil affected by the type of rock that has been weathered?
Yes
How is erosion made?
erosion is when bits falll of a substance after it has been weathered
Has the Giant's Causeway been weathered?
Yes it has been. That is one of the elements in its formation and how it appears today.
What is the luster of an rock or mineral?
How shiny it is, basically. You need to chip away some material to get at the material that has not been exposed to atmosphere to gauge the luster.
Is it possible to have erosion without weathering?
weathering happens before erosion because when a storm comes it washes away the soil and that causes the soil to erode.
What type of rock is weathered at the earths surface to begin the cycle?
Any type of rock can be weathered. However, as the Earth started off in a molten state, the first rocks to be weathered must have been formed from magma and were therefore igneous rocks.
What is handling material?
The term materials handling is exactly what it sounds like. A person who touches and puts away different material and supplies that have been delivered.
