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Why can rocks wear away?

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Because they could be destroyed and recycled.

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How can wind wear away rocks?

wind can wear away rock by being pressed against it and being sent downstream and soon sand dunes and rocks will wear away by wind.


When rocks wear away its called?

erosion, I believe


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Because they could be destroyed and recycled.


Why might you find smooth rocks on a beach?

The tides and waves slowly wear away at the rocks.


Why does rocks get damaged?

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Why does it take less time for small rocks to wear away than it does for large rocks wear away?

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Why does it take less time for small rocks to wear away than it does for large rocks to wear away?

Small rocks have a larger surface-to-volume ratio , and are therefore more quickly weathered compared to a large rock with a lower surface-to-volume ratio.


What is it called when softer rocks wear away and leave harder rock behind?

What is it called when softer rock weathers away and leaves harder rocks behind


What are the two rocks that wear away the quickest from chemical weathering?

Limestone and marble.


What kind of water can wear away rocks?

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Why does it take less time for small rocks to wear away than it does for larger rock to wear away?

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