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Most small pebbles are the remains of older larger pebbles, and even larger rocks many millions of years old. They became smaller and smaller through natural erosion processes (such as wind and water.)
These processes affect all parts of the pebble equally (the pebble, whether it is on land or in the water, is constantly being tumbled around.) This constant erosion on all sides ends up making it smooth and round, much in the same way that rubbing sand paper across wood makes that side of it smooth. The erosion sort of "cleans up" any jagged irregularities of the pebble.
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Where the sea of tranquility?
The Sea of Tranquility is a bare smooth dusty area on Earth's Moon.
Large holes cut in rocks at the base of sea cliff?
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Is sea water the same as water?
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IS SEA WATER Solvent Solutes?
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How can the sea be destructive?
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Does salt residue from beach pebbles affect the pH levels of an aquarium?
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Who is the scientist described himself as a child picking pebbles on the sea shore?
which scientist said"a child picking pebbles on the sea-shore"
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sand, pebbles, rocks,debris, hit land, glacier, water, soil, and sea
What is a curved sea wall called?
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Why the sea wall curved?
the curved sea wall deflects waves from getting onto shore
What are two kinds of wind erosion?
sand, pebbles, rocks,debris, hit land, glacier, water, soil, and sea
Is a sea otter rough or smooth?
smooth
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Is a level line curved or straight?
A level line is based on altitude. Altitude is the distance from sea level. Sea level is curved to the shape of the earth so a level line must be curved.
Is the sea the opposite of the sky?
Certainly, but smooth water reflects better than turbulent water.
