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As cool as sandstone statues may look, it is inevitable that, if exposed to the elements, the statue will slowly be weathered away. The most likely culprits for statue weathering are wind and water, unless of course ice somehow gets involved. Regardless of what does it, the process will likely look the same. The sharpest, most defined features will be weathered away first. Either the wind will slowly eat away at the particles or the water will do the same. Think of a rough surface on a piece of wood. As you rub it continuously with sandpaper, it slowly becomes smooth and less defined. The same works with weathering. Over time, the beautiful statue of Caesar or Napoleon will become a featureless lump of sandstone.
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What type of weathering affects sandstone?
somebody answer this question please.
What factors affect the rate of mechanical weathering?
factors that affect the rate of mechanical weathering?
What are examples of rocks that are easily weathered and rocks re resistant to weathering?
limestone,sandstone,and shale
What role does physical weathering play in the formation process of sandstone?
question: What role does weathering play in the formation of soil? answer: soil forms as rock is broken down by weathering and mixes with other materials on the surface.
What rock travels further before deposition arkosic or quartz sandstone?
The particles in quartz sandstone have travelled further before deposition due to their increased resistance to weathering factors.
How do you protect a sandstone statue from weathering?
Dry climate ultimately. And no access to things that can scrape it especially water. Sandstone primarily contains Quartz and clays. Both will not weather under dry and wind free conditions.
What rocks does weathering break down?
i think sandstone
What type of weathering affects sandstone?
somebody answer this question please.
How is weathering affecting the Statue of Liberty?
Weathering has affected the Statue of Liberty because the statue was once a coper color. Acid rain soon caused it to become a green color. Wind, water, snow, and the sun (forms of weathering) also caused the statue's natural color to wash away.
How much do sandstone statues weigh?
The weight of a sandstone statue will depend on the size of the statue. Larger statues will weigh more than smaller statues. Sandstone generally weighs 150 pounds per cubic foot.
Does sandstone go through physical or chemical weathering?
It can experience both.
Did the statue of liberty turn green because of chemical weathering or mechanical?
The statue of liberty turned green because of chemical weathering.
Where is a famous landmark affected by weathering?
The Statue of Liberty is an example of a landmark that has been affected by weathering. Wind, rain, and snow have all affected the statue.
This rock consists of lithified pieces of quartz that are the final results of the weathering of granite?
Sandstone.
What examples of rocks are easily weathered and rocks that are resistant to weathering?
limestone,sandstone,and shale
How do cracks affect weathering rates of rocks?
How do cracks affect the rate of weathering
Is the statue of Nelsons column marble?
No, the column is granite, the sculpture on top is sandstone.
