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erosion is a weathering process. an igneous rock is made by magma, sedimentary rock is made of sediments, and metamorphic rocks are made from heat and pressure. these all are eventually eroded.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 10y agoWind eroded rocks are found mostly in arid regions, i.e. Desert Topography. Rocks eroded by wind are of different types and structures and are called different names depending on its form and agent of formation. The names given to some wind eroded rocks are;
1. Inselberg.
2. Rock Pedestals.
3. Zeugen.
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∙ 12y agoAbrasion is the name of this process and it creates ventifacts.
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∙ 12y agoA rock that is shaped by wind-blown sediments is known as a ventifact.
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∙ 12y agorock partiles
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∙ 11y agoA ventifact.
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∙ 12y agoSedimentary rocks. Mechanical/detrital.
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What is largest type of rock called?
what is largest and the smallest type of rock called?
What is rock called that solidifies from lava on the surface?
It is called extrusive igneous rock.
What is igneous rock formed from magma below Earth's surface is called?
It is called an intrusive igneous rock.
What are seaside rock formations called?
Seaside rock formations are sometimes called oolite.
What is layered rock called?
A layered rock is composted of sediments that have been compressed over time, It is called a sedimentary rock.
Which rock is called parent rock?
rock called basalt
What is brittled rock called?
WHAT IS RIGID BRITTLE ROCK CALLED? WHAT IS RIGID BRITTLE ROCK CALLED? we have no clue
What is a hard rock called when molten rock solidifies?
its called igneous rock.
What is rigid brittle rock called?
WHAT IS RIGID BRITTLE ROCK CALLED? WHAT IS RIGID BRITTLE ROCK CALLED? we have no clue
What is a light brown rock called?
What is a brown rock called
What is small rock called?
A small rock is called a pebble.
What is the Movement of fragments of rock?
The movement of rock fragments is called erosion.
Is there a type of rock called Gabbro?
yes there is a rock called gabbro
What is The Rock's biography called?
Its called "The Rock Says" and was released in 2000
Molten rock is called what?
Molten rock is called magma.
What is the rock called that existed before it is changed into a metamorphic rock?
The rock that existed before it is changed into a metamorphic rock is called a protolith.
When a rock is formed by the process of cooling liquid rock it is called a?
The rock formed by cooling a liquid rock after processing is called a crystal.
