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Sedimentary Rocks. They are Porous, and loosely bound together. This means that water can enter the material, freeze/thaw, and crumble the Rocks. Wind and pounding rains can easily wear down these Rocks as well.
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What is in weathered parent rock?
soil is in weathered parent rock
Is it true the rate of soil formation is unaffected by the type of rock being weathered?
No
Does an igneous rock crumble or fall apart easily?
Not usually. Unless the rock is tuff or is heavily weathered, most igneous rocks are quite strong.
What are some examples of weathered rock?
Some examples of weathered rock inculde the Grand Canyon and Devil's tower.
What type of rock is formed next when extrusive igneous rock is broken down?
A sedimentary rock is formed next, through the accumulation of the weathered and disintegrated matter from the igneous rock.
what type of rock is weathered easily?
Shale & Limestone !
What is the most easily weathered type of rock?
Shale & Limestone !
What type of rock is weathered most easily?
Shale & Limestone !
How does a weathered rock look different from a rock that is not weathered?
A weathered rock is usually smooth and broken down from erosion over time. A rock that is not weathered is usually rough, with jagged edges. NB: A lot depends on the type of rock.
What type of sedimentary rock forms from weathered particles of rocks and minerals?
Sandstone is the sedimentary rock formed from weathered rock.
What type of sedimentary rock is formed from weathered particles of rocks and minerals?
Sandstone is the sedimentary rock formed from weathered rock.
What rock type is most weathered?
limestone
Which kinds of rock can easily be weathered by carbonic acid?
limestone and marble
What are two types of rock that easily get wetherd by acid?
Limestone and chalk get easily weathered by acid.
What type of rocks are more easily weathered?
All types of rock can be weathered if near enough to the surface.
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.
Two kinds of rock that are easily weathered by carbonic acid?
living organism and acid rain?
