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Is chalk a hard or a soft rock?
Chalk is a hard rock, with large lines of weakness so will erode by physical weathering and the sea.
Why do rocks erode at different rates?
Some rocks are harder than others like sandstone which is very soft. Other times rock can have different conditions under which they will erode faster such as limestone.
Why is it important to know and understand the qualities of various rock types?
If the rock is a soft one it will weather faster if it is a hard rock it will take longer to weather
Is dolomite soft or hard rock?
It is a limestone, hard.
Is old harry made out of soft rock or hard rock?
Hard rock, an example of soft rock is Barton-on-sea.
Is chalk a hard or a soft rock?
Chalk is a hard rock, with large lines of weakness so will erode by physical weathering and the sea.
Why do rocks erode at different rates?
Some rocks are harder than others like sandstone which is very soft. Other times rock can have different conditions under which they will erode faster such as limestone.
What rock is Angel Falls made out of?
The one where that one hott dude from heaven landed!!! :)
Why in a thousand years could a lump of igneous rock stand will above the rest of the landscape?
Igneous rock is hard. If the surrounding rock is softer it will erode more quickly. Sedimentary rocks in particular can be very soft.
Do steep hills erode faster than gentle hills?
Steep Hill Erodes Faster. The Water Picks Up Speed And More Energy To Wear Away The Earth. Generally, hills will be steep because they are made of resistant rock; whereas gentle hills will have that shape because they are made of rock that is easily eroded. Hence steep hills will not necessarily erode faster than gentle ones. However, if a hill is steep because it has recently been formed by tectonic activity, and it comprises soft rock, it will erode faster than a more gentle hill of the same material.
Why is it important to know and understand the qualities of various rock types?
If the rock is a soft one it will weather faster if it is a hard rock it will take longer to weather
Is marble a soft rock or hard rock?
Marble is a hard rock. it is a soft rock then the Taj Mahal situated in agra will have broken into peices.
Is marble rock hard or soft?
Marble is a hard rock. it is a soft rock then the Taj Mahal situated in agra will have broken into peices.
How was Durdle Door formed?
Durdle Door was formed by erosion of the soft rock. The sea eroded the soft rock until it reached the limestone where it couldn't erode it leaving an arch.
How was swanage bay formed?
Swanage Bay is formed by erosion of the soft rock cliffs at the coast, the headlands at either end of the bay are hard rock. This is concordant rock geology, where the bands of hard rock and soft rock run perpendicular to the coast line. Large destructive waves erode the soft rock faster than the hard rock causing the common headland-bay formation. The bay is eroded further to the shape it is today, the beach has build up because of long shore drift (LSD) carrying material across a beach in the direction of the prevailing wind. The swash and back wash cause the material to be moved in a saw-tooth action along the beach. The sand on the beach prevents the soft rock cliffs from eroding as fast and the gentle slope of the beach means there is more deposition from constructive waves.
Is Portland stone a hard or soft rock?
It is both hard and soft rock becasue of the elves living inside it.
What is the soft and hard rock of Angel Falls?
Hard rock: GraniteSoft rock: Sandstone
