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Why the Nile river might seemed a poor place to settle?
Well, it depends where you settle. If you settle in the higher parts, then there would be too much rocks and you would have to move all of them. But, if you decide to settle on the lower ground would be a great place because it has soil, water, and everything else you may need.
How can you separate a mixture of water and rocks?
I think you'll find that the rocks will sink to the bottom and you'll be able to pour the water off them. At least, that's what I've always found when I put rocks in water. They sink. Haven't you noticed this?
Particles that settle from water are called what?
Particles that settle from water are called sediment.
What would settle first pebbles boulders or sand?
Sand would settle first, as it has the smallest particle size and can easily compact together. Boulders, being the largest, would settle last due to their size and weight. Pebbles would settle between sand and boulders in terms of settling time.
Which rock particle would settle first as a stream slows?
The heaviest rock particles will settle first as a stream slows down. This is because heavier particles have more mass and momentum, making them more likely to sink to the bottom. Lighter particles will remain suspended in the water longer.
Why did early settlements first settle along rivers?
Well, they would settle because there was plentiful water. Also, there was fish in the water and other animals who go there that they could feast on.
How would mixture of different sized rock particles settle to the bottom?
These particles were broken away from rocks by the action of water or wind or a combination of both. Such particles may vary in size from boulders to sand to tiny bits of clay. ... As winds or water currents slow down, rock particles settle on the land or at the bottom of rivers, lakes, and oceans.
What happens if there is a lot of water present in the magma of a volcano?
The large amount of water would first increase the amount of magma, as it make it easier to melt rocks. Then the water vapor would help cause explosive eruptions.
Why would early people most likely to settle in deserts?
They most likely would not. They would be far more likely to settle by a source of water, fertile land and ample game.
What is the liquid found in volcanic rocks?
If there is liquid in volcanic rocks, it would most likely be water.
Why porous rocks are not suitable for reservoir construction?
Porous rocks absorb water. Anything that can absorb water would not be good at containing it.
What weathers rocks?
Rocks can be weathered by the wind or rain, or if water gets in some of the cracks, it would break apart
