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It was first believed that the erosion on the sphinx due to weather was caused by water rather than wind. Further studies indicated that water erosion is a lot like salt exfoliation in appearance, which is caused by changes in humidity but no actual water. Therefore, theories vary concerning the source of erosion on the sphinx.
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What did the sphinx do to the citizens of Thebes?
what was the sphinx and what did she do
What country is the Great Sphinx?
Egypt Was The Great Sphinx
What is the writing in front of the sphinx?
The writing under the sphinx is Egyptians' writing. It was written by the people who created the Sphinx.
What is in the Great Sphinx?
There is nothing in the Great Sphinx as it is not hollow.
What is the name of a half man half lion creature in Egypt?
The sphinx was a very prominent figure in ancient Egyptian mythology, a creature that had the body of a lion but the head of a human. (Other variations on its features existed, but these two parts were essential.) The Egyptians viewed the sphinx as generally benevolent, but intimidating in strength.
What sped the weathering of the sphinx up?
Exposure from excavations surrounding the base.
What is an example of wind weathering?
dunes in the deserts, the sphinx's nose falling off.
What are the 3 main types of weathering?
The 3 main types of weathering are: mechanical, chemical, and biological weathering.
Are the three types of weathering?
biological weathering , physical weathering & chemical weathering.
What are the three weathering?
the 3 types of weathering are: Chemical Weathering Biological Weathering Physical Weathering
Is the sphinx rusted?
No, the Sphinx is carved from limestone. Iron rusts, limestone doesn't rust. But its limestone is damaged, both by weathering and deliberate acts of man.
How are weathering and chemical weathering related?
mechanical weathering and chemical weathering are related because their both are types of weathering
What types of weathering that does not cause chemical changes?
mechanical weathering
What were three things that Harry faced in Triwizard Tournament Maze?
A Sphinx,Boggart,Skrewts
What are the two main types of weathering?
chemical and mechanical weathering :P
What are the sources of weathering?
weathering is the breaking down or dissolving of rock. There are 3 types of weathering chemical, physical and mechanical.
Type of physical weathering?
Therew is only to types of weathering in my knowledge and they are Mechanical and Chemical (in scientific term). Mechanical is also know as physical.
