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A sedimentray rock composed of what would weather at a faster rate?
Chalk would weather fastest, followed by 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
Which weather faster small rocks or large rocks why?
fine grained rock will weaher faster thatn the course grained rock
What is the movement of weather that occurs when a rock is broken down or weakened?
Erosion is the wearing down of geological features by the action of weather.
How would you describe the shape of a rock that has just broken off a larger block of rock?
i would describe it as the shape of a rock been broken down into pieces
A sedimentray rock composed of what would weather at a faster rate?
Chalk would weather fastest, followed by limestone.
Which would weather faster a fine grained or a coarse grained igneous rock?
fine grained rock will weaher faster thatn the course grained rock
In what environment will rock weather faster?
rocks weather faster in polluted cities
How is rock broken down into soil?
It is broken down by weather
What happens to the rate at which a rock will weather when it is broken up and why?
The rate of decomposition of the rock will increase when it is broken up because there is more surface area exposed to the elements weather) that can erode the surfaces.
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
Which weather faster small rocks or large rocks why?
fine grained rock will weaher faster thatn the course grained rock
What changes the speed at which rock is broken apart?
climates and weather determines the speed
Which will weather faster a rock containg a lot of iron or a rock made up mostly quartz?
The one with iron
What is the movement of weather that occurs when a rock is broken down or weakened?
Erosion is the wearing down of geological features by the action of weather.
How would you describe the shape of a rock that has just broken off of larger block of rock?
i would describe it as the shape of a rock been broken down into pieces
How would you describe the shape of a rock that has just broken off a larger block of rock?
i would describe it as the shape of a rock been broken down into pieces
