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They are called Micas. Some names for Micas are called, Muscovite, Biotite, and Phlogopite.
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What group of trees is known for thin smooth bark that peels off in layers?
Birch Trees
The process in which layers or sheets of rock gradually break off?
Exfoliation
What is the process in which layers of rock flake off a larger rock as a result of weathering?
you're totally from my science class
What Causes rock to flake off in layers?
Different erosional features can lead to layers of rock flaking off. In layered sedimentary rocks this is usually the case when some of the layers are less resistant against weathering (e.g. when the grains are cemented by carbonate which is dissolved by acid rain). One can often see that phenomenon on old sandstone buildings. Also igneous rocks show the effect of layers flaking off the surface. This may be related to thermal expansion and contraction working mostly on the outer part of large boulders. It might as well have something to do with the structure of the rock inherited from its crystallization and residual stresses and the depth that water can penetrate and weather the rock. Another answer: The flaking off in layers of rocks is called exfoliation. This usually occurs in deserts and is caused by changes in temperature.
The process that changes the size and shape of rock?
Physical WeatheringIt can be from ice and from plants.Water can enter tiny cracks in a rock and will expand when it is frozen. Then the ice will expand and break the rock.Another way water can physically weather rocks is, when a heavy layer of snow melts off the rocks then the layers underneath expand. The layers will begin to crack apart into sheets. When the water evaporates, crystals grow. The growing crystals push apart apart the rock layer and enlarge the cracks.How plants can weather a rock is when a tree starts growing under a rock it will keep growing until it makes its way through the rock and breaks it apart.
What group of trees is known for thin smooth bark that peels off in layers?
Birch Trees
What is onion skin weathering?
Onion skin weathering is a Geological process that happens mainly in deserts. As the rock heats up and expands by day, and cools and contracts by night, stress is often exerted on the outer layers. The stress causes the peeling off of the outer layers of rocks in thin sheets. Though this is caused mainly by temperature changes, thermal expansion is enhanced by the presence of moisture. Onion skin weathering has to do with rocks mostly in the desert. It is when the hot temperature of the day is then reduced to a cold temperature at night. This change in temperature causes layers of the rock to peel off like onion skin coming off. Therefore it is called onion skin weathering. Conclusion: Onion skin Weathering is when a rock heats up and expands (mostly deserts) And at night it cool and contract and layers of skin peels off
The process in which layers or sheets of rock gradually break off?
Exfoliation
What mechanical weathering causes rock to flake off in layers?
Chemical.
What is the process in which layers of rock flake off a larger rock as a result of weathering?
you're totally from my science class
What is it called when rock layers do when the brake off?
It can be defined as erosion. That is the only one I can think of...
List any five transparent materials?
Paper, such as in a window shade, Fabric, such as in gauze, Glass, such as in hobnail glass, The is a rock called mica, that peels off is layers and can allow light to pass through. That is all I can think of
Can citrus peels be used as cattle feed?
No. Citrus peels have a bitter taste which can turn off cattle from eating the feed.
What does it mean when your skin layer on your penis peels off?
dd
What Causes rock to flake off in layers?
Different erosional features can lead to layers of rock flaking off. In layered sedimentary rocks this is usually the case when some of the layers are less resistant against weathering (e.g. when the grains are cemented by carbonate which is dissolved by acid rain). One can often see that phenomenon on old sandstone buildings. Also igneous rocks show the effect of layers flaking off the surface. This may be related to thermal expansion and contraction working mostly on the outer part of large boulders. It might as well have something to do with the structure of the rock inherited from its crystallization and residual stresses and the depth that water can penetrate and weather the rock. Another answer: The flaking off in layers of rocks is called exfoliation. This usually occurs in deserts and is caused by changes in temperature.
What do call that Cuts off the skin of a fruit?
I think it is called Peels.
Why does acid make egg shells weaker?
yes it slowly peels off
