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When rocks are pitted or polished by windblown sediments, it is a process known as abrasion. The sediments carried by the wind act as abrasives, wearing down the surface of the rocks over time. This can result in a smoother, polished look or create pits and grooves on the rock surface.
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Is ventifact created by erosion or deposition?
Ventifacts are typically created by erosion. They form when windblown particles impact and abrade a rock surface, causing it to be polished, pitted, or faceted over time.
What is basalt's luster?
Luster means that something has a shiny or glossy surface. Basalt is a rock that does not have a luster at all.
Why is the moon's surface heavily pitted and the earth is not?
The moon doesn't have an atmosphere and there any space matter will strike directly, where the earths atmosphere generally burns up space matter on entry. However, if you were on the moon and looked at the earth we are heavily pitted, think of the landscape near where you are
What is the look and feel of a rock's surface?
A rock's surface may feel rough or smooth, depending on the type of rock. It can also be grainy, uneven, or pitted with indentations. The appearance of a rock's surface can be shiny, dull, colorful, or patterned, based on its mineral content and how it was formed.
What shape is the grain?
Generally, grains of rocks and minerals can be any shape and is usually dependent on the type of erosion and/or weathering. Type of erosion/weathering|Grain shape None |Angular Water |Round, Smooth Wind |Round, Pitted Glacial |Semi-round to Angular with parallel scratches None |(As formed) Physical |Angular Chemical |(In solution)
Is ventifact created by erosion or deposition?
Ventifacts are typically created by erosion. They form when windblown particles impact and abrade a rock surface, causing it to be polished, pitted, or faceted over time.
Any rock that is pitted grooved or polished by wind abradion?
Yes, any rock that is pitted grooved or polished is usually caused by wind abrasion.
How can the word 'pitted' be used in a sentence?
I can give you several sentences.The surface of the metal was pitted from acid rain.We pitted the olives and ate them.Rain pitted the ground.
When was Pitted stingray created?
Pitted stingray was created in 1939.
What lolly is pitted?
Some lolly pops are pitted with bubble gum but not of them are actually pitted with a nut or any thing like that
Do pitted olives still have pits?
Yes, pitted olives have had their pits removed.
Do pitted rotors need to be replaced?
depends how badly pitted---you can usually get away with having them turned
Which war pitted Greek against Greek?
The Peloponnesian war pitted Greek against Greek.
Why Mercury is so pitted with craters?
Mercury is pitted with craters because Mercury has almost no atmosphere to protect itself.
What is the difference between pitted and unpitted olives?
The difference between pitted and unpitted olives is that pitted olives have had the pit or seed removed, making them easier to eat, while unpitted olives still have the pit inside.
Where can you find pitted horse dates on HorseIsle?
You can find pitted horse dates at the feed store in Wington, Bird Isle.
What is the past tense of pit?
pitted
