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Tors are weathered outcrops of rocks that seem precariously balanced due to the erosion of the rock which once surrounded them. Joints and cracks that appeared in the original solid rock were attacked by acidic rainfall and a variety of mechanical weathering. The rock that is visible is that which remained uneroded--for the time being, as eventually these rocks will also weather and erode into sand.

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What is the weathering process which led to the formation of tors?

The weathering process involved in the formation of tors is exfoliation (onion skin weathering). Exfoliation can be mechanical or chemical. Mechanically, exfoliation may be a result of the different expansion rates between exterior and interior layers. Chemically, the exterior of the rock can be chemically altered to minerals of higher volume, causing it to slough off from the rock to which it was formerly attached.


Name four clastic sedimentary rocks and explain how these rocks form?

Sandstone: formed by the cementation of sand grains. Conglomerate: formed by the cementation of rounded pebbles. Siltstone: formed by the compaction of silt-sized particles. Shale: formed by the compaction of clay and silt particles.


What sedimentary rocks are formed from the remains of plants and animals?

Sedimentary rocks formed from the remains of plants and animals are called organic sedimentary rocks. Examples include coal, formed from the remains of plants, and limestone, formed from the shells of marine organisms.


What are the three kinds of rocks tell how each formed?

Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary are the three types of rocks. Sedimentary is formed when layer of mud or silt build up gradually. Igneous is formed when molten magma cools. Metamorphic is formed when a type of rock changes to another type


Where is each type of igneous rock formed?

The Extrusive igneous rock is formed on the earths surface while the Intrusive igneous rock is formed within or inside the earths crust.

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How have moorlands been formed?

i think moors are formed just like tors really


What is the birth name of Ivan Tors?

Ivan Tors's birth name is Ivan Lawrence Tors.


How many tors are there on dartmoor?

Dartmoor is home to around 160 tors, which are rocky outcrops formed from granite. These tors vary in size and shape, with some of the most famous ones including Hay Tor, Hound Tor, and Great Staple Tor. They are a significant feature of the Dartmoor landscape and attract hikers and climbers.


How tall is Ivan Tors?

Ivan Tors is 5' 10".


When was David Tors born?

David Tors was born on April 14, 1961.


When was Steven Tors born?

Steven Tors was born on December 28, 1954.


What is the birth name of Tors Novack?

Tors Novack's birth name is Stuart Allen.


What is the birth name of Tors Grantham?

Tors Grantham's birth name is Victoria Grantham.


What are the names of the dartmoor ten tors?

Which ten would you like? There are many more than ten tors in total, but each team in the famous Ten Tors Expedition visits a selection of ten, in order, as specified on their own route card.


How do you disconect tors on Yamaha vector?

To disconnect the tors (Torque Over Rev Control) on a Yamaha Vector snowmobile, you will need to locate the tors unit near the throttle body. Remove the tors unit and disconnect the wiring harness connected to it. Please note that tampering with the tors system may affect the performance and safety of the snowmobile.


When was Ivan Tors born?

Ivan Tors was born on June 12, 1916, in Budapest, Hungary.


When did Ivan Tors die?

Ivan Tors died on June 4, 1983, in Mato Grosso, Brazil.