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the rocks keep tumbling down in the stream downhill and like if u rub ur hands along a pebble it becomes smooth that's how it becomes smooth
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∙ 12y ago
Rocks in stream beds can become smooth due to a process called abrasion. As water flows over the rocks, it carries sediment and particles that constantly rub against the rocks, wearing them down and making them smooth over time. The friction caused by the movement of water and sediment helps polish the surface of the rocks.
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What are dry steam beds in the desert known as?
Arroyos are dry stream beds in the Americas but are known as wadis in Africa and the Middle East.
Where is lava beds located?
California.
Rocks formed by turbidity currents can be identified by the characteristic of graded beds?
False.
What type of map is used to locate faults and folds in beds of rocks?
These are called geologic maps or topographic maps.
Is garnet a mineral?
Mined in the rock, or alluvially [ in stream beds ]. Alluvial gems are washed out by erosin or previous mining activity.
Why are stream beds muddy?
Not all are. Some stream beds are sandy, and some are rocky.
Where do cypress trees adapted living?
stream beds
Where is Murphy Beds located?
The Murphy Beds company is located in Farmingdale, NY.
Can a river flow and not have a riverbed?
Beds are usually what would be left once a stream is no longer in existence; the beds are usually well preserved even if they get buried, because the walls and canyons made by the stream usually have hard walls, usually soft sand and debris fill the bed. Dry stream beds are also subject to becoming underground water pockets (buried stream beds only) and flooding by heavy rains and water rising from the ground and may sometimes be part of the rejuvenation of the stream.
Where does topaz form?
Topaz crystallizes from fluorine-bearing vapor in last stages of solidification of igneous rocks. Thus, cavities in lavas and granitic rocks: in pegmatites, in alluvial deposits Secondary concentrations of topaz occur in stream beds and other alluvial deposit
What are dry steam beds in the desert known as?
Arroyos are dry stream beds in the Americas but are known as wadis in Africa and the Middle East.
What type of rock is formed on ocean beds?
Sedimentary rocks are formed over existing basaltic rock on ocean beds.
Are stream beds and river beds the same thing?
Rivers and streams are two different things, A river is a large body of water and a stream is a small body of water. This means that riverbeds and streambeds are indeed two different things.
Where can you see soil erosion?
along river beds, rocks, etc :)
What happens when rocks are removed from dry river beds?
it gets deaper
Where do you find real gold?
Alluvial gold in creek beds or buried creek beds, the rest in rocks which have to be crushed to extract the gold.
Where is lava beds located?
California.
