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How would you describe the shape of a rock that has just broken off of larger block of rock?
i would describe it as the shape of a rock been broken down into pieces
What is the process by which rock is broken down into smaller pieces by external conditions?
It is weathering or erosion.
What is iti called if a rock is broken into many pieces?
When a rock is broken into many pieces, it is called fragmentation.
What is a type of weathering in which rock is physically broken down into smaller pieces?
Mechanical weathering is a type of weathering in which rock is physically broken down into smaller pieces. This can occur through processes such as frost wedging, abrasion from wind or water, or root growth forcing apart rock layers.
Weathered pieces of rock are called?
Weathered pieces of rock are called sediment. As rocks are broken down by physical or chemical processes, they form sediment that can be transported and eventually deposited elsewhere.
What is weath?
Wearing is the process where a rock is dissolved and worn away or broken down into smaller and smaller pieces
What is the beginning of the rock cycle?
The beginning of the rock cycle is when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces through processes like weathering and erosion.
What are small pieces of rock shell and other material that are broken down by the processes of weathering?
Small pieces of rock, shell, and other material that are broken down by weathering are called sediments. These sediments can be moved by wind, water, or ice and eventually settle in new locations to form sedimentary rocks.
A large rock is slowly broken down into small pebbles over time?
This process is known as weathering, where the rock is broken down by a combination of physical, chemical, and biological processes. These processes can include erosion, freeze-thaw cycles, root growth, and oxidation, which gradually break the rock into smaller pieces.
What are broken pices of rock called?
Broken pieces of rock are called fragments or rubble.
Why do broken down pieces of rock have more surface area then larger pieces?
Broken down pieces of rock have more surface area than larger pieces because the process of breaking creates additional surfaces that were previously internal. Each fragment exposes new surfaces that were not visible in the larger, intact rock. As the size of the rock decreases, the ratio of surface area to volume increases, resulting in a greater total surface area for smaller pieces. This increased surface area can enhance weathering and chemical reactions, making smaller fragments more reactive.
Is a rock being eroded by the wind a physical change?
Yes, a rock being eroded by wind is just being broken down into smaller pieces. The chemical constituents of the rock remain the same.
