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How erosion changes mountains?

Erosion can change mountains by gradually wearing down their surfaces through processes like weathering, mass wasting, and the movement of water and ice. Over time, these processes can reshape the mountain's features, causing peaks to become less sharp, valleys to deepen, and overall landforms to change. Erosion can also facilitate the formation of new landforms such as canyons or cliffs on the mountain.


Who studies processes that change to the earth?

Geologists are the scientists who study processes that change the Earth, such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and erosion. They analyze the Earth's materials, structure, and history to better understand these dynamic and ever-changing processes.


Do land surfaces heat more rapidly than water surfaces?

Water circulates so more of it must be heated (or cooled) to change temperature. With the land, only the top few inches change temperature at first--it takes awhile for the warmth to penetrate. So terrestrial surface measurements rise much faster in the morning and cool down faster in the evenings--the water tends to remain closer to the same temperature day and night.


What are the processes of wind erosion?

the wind can blow sand and dirt in to a differant place l l \/


What scientist studies processes that change and shape the Earth?

Geophysicists, GeologistsThe study of the Earth's surface is called geology, and people who study it are called geologists.A geophysicist studies the processes that change and shape the earth.

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Do the four processes that change the surface of terrestrial planets change the surfaces of asteroids?

The four processes that change the surface of terrestrial planets - impact cratering, volcanism, tectonism, and erosion - can also affect the surfaces of asteroids. Asteroids can experience impacts that create craters, volcanic activity that reshapes their surfaces, tectonic movements that alter their terrain, and erosion processes that break down their surface materials. However, the intensity and frequency of these processes may vary due to the smaller size and different compositions of asteroids compared to terrestrial planets.


What is the most obvious difference between the terrestrial and the Jovian planets?

The greatest difference is in their size. Gas giants are large but have a very low average density (much of their size includes their atmospheres). From a physical standpoint, terrestrial (rocky) planets have a solid exterior surface. Jovian (gas giant) planets instead exhibit a smooth range of increasing density, and do not have the abrupt change to solidity that terrestrial planets exhibit.


Which major type of planet is most evolved jovian or terrestrial?

Jovian planets are generally considered more evolved than terrestrial planets. They have larger sizes and more complex structures due to their higher gravity and gas composition. Terrestrial planets are usually simpler in structure and composition, as they are predominantly made of rock and metal.


What does saying a planet is geologically active mean?

It describes the ongoing changes to the surfaces of terrestrial worlds. This is because terrestrial surfaces change over time. The moon and mercury are considered geologically dead because their surfaces have remained the same for billions of years.


How do planets change?

Planets change over time due to various factors such as volcanic activity, weathering, erosion, impacts from asteroids or comets, and internal processes like tectonic movements. These processes can alter a planet's surface, atmosphere, and composition, affecting its overall appearance and characteristics.


How does the makeup of the planets change once you pass the asteroid belt?

Beyond the asteroid belt, the planets are massive gas giants. The reason for this is that they have retained most of their hydrogen and helium, which the inner planets did not. Had they formed closer to the Sun, they might have become rocky and terrestrial as well. The icy dwarf planets beyond Neptune would likely not survive if they were warmer : most of their mass is frozen gases.


Can I paint concrete surfaces to change their appearance?

Yes, you can paint concrete surfaces to change their appearance.


Can you paint copper surfaces to change their appearance?

Yes, you can paint copper surfaces to change their appearance.


Why does planets change colors?

To hide from predator planets.


How do planets evolve?

Planets evolve through a process called planetary accretion, where dust and gas in a protoplanetary disk come together to form planetesimals, which then collide and merge to form planets. Once a planet forms, it can undergo additional evolution through processes like differentiation into layers, volcanic activity, tectonic activity, and impacts from asteroids and comets. Over time, planets can change in composition, structure, and surface features due to these processes.


How does the surfaces of the Earth change?

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Do planets collide when the distance of the planets from the sun change?

The distance of the planets from the sun does not change because of the gravity surrounding each planet is pulling them into continuous orbit.