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Sedimentary rock is formed when igneous rocks weather to sediments, then the sediments compact to sedimentary rock. When Igneous rocks are subjected to heat and pressure but do not melt, they become metamorphic rock. When igneous rocks are melted they make other igneous rocks.
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If a planet had no atmosphere or weather what type of rock would it not have?
Sedimentary rock would not be found because of the lack of weathering and erosion.
What type of weathering process causes underground erosion?
Climate can affect weathering and erosion. The 2 factors include temperature and moisture. Warm climates favor chemical weathering while cold climates favor physical weathering. Dissolving Rock.
What type of force is weathering and erosion?
Although the terms are frequently used together, weathering and erosion are uniquely different. Weathering is the physical, chemical and biotic breakdown of a substance and erosion is how it is carried off. Ice, water and wind contribute to the erosion process.
Is frost wedging an example of erosion?
No. Frost wedging is a type of weathering.
Weathering and erosion are two of the what that change rocks?
Weathering can wear down rock over time, smoothing out rough rock formations. Since harder rocks are much more resistant to weathering than softer ones, weathering can change the shape of a rock formation as the soft rock is weathered away, leaving behind the hard rock in a potentially very different shape. Erosion has a very small effect, but could slightly change the shape as dirt and rock particles on the formations are blown or washed away.
What geologic process can change any type of rock into sediment?
Weathering and erosion
What type of rock can be made from metamorphic rock?
Only sedimentary rock by the weathering, erosion and subsequent deposition of material from the metamorphic rock.
Is weathering a type of erosion?
Yes! Erosion is a type of Mechanical Weathering. Erosion made the Grand Canyon, and other landforms like it.
How can erosion cause weathering?
Erosion does not cause weathering. Erosion is a TYPE of weathering in which surface soil and rock are worn away through the action of glaciers, water, and wind.
Is erosion a type of physical weathering?
Yes! Erosion is a type of Mechanical Weathering. Erosion made the Grand Canyon, and other landforms like it.
What type of rocks can be affected by weathering and erosion?
Any type of rock that is at or near the surface could be affected by weathering and erosion. Mountains are eventually flattened; caves are formed underground. Both are the result of weathering and erosion.
Which type of rock appear to be the least resistant to weathering and erosion?
Carbonate rocks, such as limestone, tend to be the least resistant to weathering and erosion.
A type of physical weathering in which rock are gradually worn down?
the answer is erosion
What type of rock could be formed from the weathering and erosion of metamorphic rock?
A Igneous B Sedimentary
What type of rock can break down into sediments because of weathering and erosion?
sedimentary dah!
When rocks are subjected to weathering and erosion at the earths surface what type of rock do they become?
they die
What type of rock is made of previously existing rock whose formation does not involve high temperature and pressure?
Clastic sedimentary rock is a product of the weathering, erosion, and diagenesis of pre-existing rock.
