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What happens to the shape of rocks that are transported in streams?
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∙ 12y ago
When the rock moves down the river, it causes erosion which then leads to the rock crashing into other rocks, causing it to grind it down to a smaller piece.
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∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoThey get moved about and nock into each other and that's how pebbles are a round shape
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How can streams and rivers shape the Earth's surface?
Erosion
How do rocks get their shape?
There is no shape for an rock they just form by them selves when magma cools down.
Why aren 't all rocks the same size and shape?
rocks arent all the same size and shape because of 2 reasons 1.they are formed diffeerently and 2.erosion
What is the process that changes the shape of rocks?
Weathering is the process that results in the reduction of size and corresponding shape of a body of rock.
What rocks are a mix of rounded pebbels and sand?
Sedimentary rocks are formed when flowing water deposits sediment. They tend to have a rounded shape, because the flowing water smooths out their shape.
Wind and ice cause what sort of change in rocks?
Yes, this is why rocks in streams are generally smooth. Also, wind can shape rocks due to the small particles it carries.
How do rocks differ in shape?
Rocks differ in shape. The shape of rocks depend on the shape of the minerals that compose them. Rocks may be round or angular.
What happens to the Shape of rocks after abrasion?
Rocks usually start off as angular objects with edges and corners. After abrasion the edges and corners get removed and the rocks end up smooth and more rounded, they also get smaller.
How can streams and rivers shape the Earth's surface?
Erosion
How did water most help shape the grand canyon?
because it shape the rocks because the rocks were originally sand
What happens to rocks when its windy?
Immediately, nothing. However over long periods of time, weathering can take place. This is where the wind patterns begin to shape and carve the rock.
What changes rocks shape or volume?
Stress
How does water help shape Yosemite National Park?
Water helps shape the park in many ways, but mainly by erosion of rocks. Yosemite National Park's many prosperous falls are supplied by snow melt and rainfall via streams that have carved its way through Yosemite to its glorifying display when it reaches the edge of a cliff.
What bodies of water are in the Amazon rainforest?
The Amazon Rainforest is located in a basin. That is the major landform, a basin. Rocks- minimal in that area as it is a basin shape. Soils- Soils of the Amazon Rainforest generally consist of fine sands, silt and clay.
How rocks differ in shapehardnesstexture and color?
how do rocks differ in shape hardness color texture
How do rocks get their shape?
There is no shape for an rock they just form by them selves when magma cools down.
What is the shape of rocks that are eroded in a river?
there isn't a specific shape. but they are most always smooth
