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What is the name of the process that breaks large pieces of rock into small piece of sediment?
its called weathering, or erosion
What is a piece of rock in orbit around the Sun called?
It is either an asteroid (if reasonably large) or a meteoroid (if smaller). Some meteoroid swarms are the remnants of comets that lost their volatile compounds and broke up into pieces.
What is it called when large amount of rock loosen and fall?
A large amount of rock fall is called an avalanche.
What are large masses of falling rock called?
Large amounts of fallen rock are called "talus."But Rock avalanche is a proper term, as is Rock slide, or rockfall.
What is a large boulder called?
A large boulder.
What is a large piece of a rock?
It is many things: Hard. A boulder. Heavy. Big.
What is a large lump of rock orbiting around the earth called?
The large lump of rock orbiting around the earth is called the moon
What is the name for a piece of rock embedded in igneous rock?
A piece of rock embedded in igneous rock is called a xenolith. Xenoliths are typically found in volcanic rocks such as basalt or lava flows.
What is a piece of rock with 6 letters called?
a sample
How is an xenolith rock formed?
A xenolith is a large piece of country rock that has been broken off and/or surrounded by an igneous intrusion. As the magma intrudes the country rock it may completely surround large pieces. These pieces are then called xenoliths.
What is called a large piece of land?
It's called a Plain.
The movement of a large block of soil and rock downhill in one piece when it becomes unstable is called a?
The movement of a large block of soil and rock downhill in one piece when it becomes unstable is called a landslide. It can be triggered by various factors such as heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or human activities, causing significant damage to the surrounding area. Countermeasures like slope stabilization and drainage systems can help mitigate the risks associated with landslides.
