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What is the word used to describe how water changes the shape of rock?
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∙ 14y ago
Probably weathering and/or erosion.
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∙ 14y ago
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How would you describe the shape of a rock that has just broken off a larger block of rock?
i would describe it as the shape of a rock been broken down into pieces
What is the force that changes the shape and volume of rocks is called?
Erosion shapes the rock as wind, sand, water, and other forces of nature wear down the rock.
What is the name of the process by which the shape of a rock changes in response to stress?
Deformation
What do the scientists use the rock cycle to describe?
The changes and interactions of various rock types in a grand scale of natural recycling.
What changes the mineral composition of rock?
Water and air
Describe how changes in the temperature cause rock fragmentation?
Water seeps into the rock, and when it freezes, it expands. When it heats up again, the water goes farther into the rock, and so on until the rock breaks.
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
How would you describe the shape of a rock that has just broken off a larger block of rock?
i would describe it as the shape of a rock been broken down into pieces
What changes the shape of the rock?
wether
What changes the size and shape of rock?
Weathering
What is chemical physics?
Physical is when a rock or something changes its shape and not structure. Chemical is when a rock or something changes its entire format like a shape and structure.
What is the change in shape of rock due to stress?
Shape of rock also changes because of stress. It causes the rock to change its shape. When a lot of pressure applies it causes the rock to change its shape.
What is a force that changes a rock's shape or form?
Stress
What is a force that changes a rock shape and volume?
pressure
Describe how each type of rock changes as it moves through the rock cycle?
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What is the force that changes the shape and volume of rocks is called?
Erosion shapes the rock as wind, sand, water, and other forces of nature wear down the rock.
How would you describe the shape of a rock that has just been broken off of a larger block of rock?
I would describe the shape as when weathering breaks rocks apart, it has jagged sides, and sharp corners.
