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What are two thing that could happen to metamorphic rock to continue the rock cycle?
Weathering or melt.
Does weathering go with metamorphic or igneas or sedimentary?
Weathering can happen to any rock. It is the first stage in the process that leads to the formation of sedimentary rock.
What do you think will happen if there is continued weathering?
Eventually, rock wears away into sand.
What might happen to the rock cycle if weathering did not occur?
If weathering did not occur, the process of breaking down rocks into smaller particles would not happen. This would disrupt the cycle by limiting the supply of sediments that form sedimentary rocks. It could also impact the formation of soil and the recycling of minerals between different rock types.
What type of rock could be formed from the weathering and erosion of metamorphic rock?
A Igneous B Sedimentary
How does the wind change the rock?
Wind is an agent of weathering and erosion. Weathering is the breaking of rock into smaller particles. Wind moves small rock particles against other rock surfaces, weathering them. Wind will also drive water deeper into fissures, which could then freeze, causing further weathering. Wind can also cause greater wave action on shorelines, increasing weathering.
Does weathering happen when bits of rock are moved by water or ice?
Yes, weathering can occur when bits of rock are moved by water or ice. This process, known as physical weathering, includes erosion caused by the abrasion of rock surfaces by sediment being transported by water or ice. Over time, this movement can break down rocks into smaller pieces.
When does weathering of rock begin?
The process of weathering (the creation of smaller rock particles from a larger rock body), begins as soon as the rock body is exposed to any cause of weathering. The weathering could start immediately in the case of extrusive igneous rock, which is formed from molten material on the surface, when acid in water chemically attacks the surface. Igneous rock underground can begin to weather simply by the erosion of the rock above it, which releases pressure on it, causing the rock body to expand and fracture.
What is the breakdown of rock into smaller sediments beginning the process of sedimentary rock formation?
The breakdown of rock into smaller sediments is known as weathering. This process can happen through physical weathering (breaking down rocks into smaller pieces) or chemical weathering (altering the composition of rocks). These sediments can then be transported and deposited to form sedimentary rocks through processes like erosion, transportation, and deposition.
Why does most chemical weathering happen only on the outer surface of a rock?
Most chemical weathering occurs on the outer surface of a rock because that area is in direct contact with the atmosphere, water, and other substances that promote chemical reactions. As these external agents penetrate the rock, they react with its minerals and cause them to break down, leading to weathering. Additionally, weathering tends to be more pronounced on the outer surface of a rock because it has more exposure to environmental factors compared to the interior.
Why does chemical weathering happen more when its hot?
why does chemical weathering happen?
When plants grow in rocks?
weathering could occur and the rock would break apart.
