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Will a house built on solid rock shake more during an earthquake than a house built on sandy soil?
No because a house on solid rock will be more stable than the house built on sandy soil. In fact, if there is an aftershock, the house built on sandy soil will start to sink into the mud because of the liquefaction. The building will sink and start to pull apart.
When soil remains on top of its parent rock it called?
When soil remains on top of its parent rock, it is called residual soil. This type of soil forms directly from the weathering of the underlying rock, without being transported to a new location.
What is the layer of solid rock under the soil?
The layer of solid rock under the soil is called bedrock. Bedrock is the hard, solid rock beneath the Earth's surface that forms the foundation for soil and other materials above it.
Which soil type would you expect to form more slowly explain?
soil forms as rock is broken down by weathering and mixes with other materials on the surface. Soil is constantly being formed wherever bedrock is exposed. The rate at which soil forms depends on the climate and tpye of rock.Weathering occurs most rapidly in areas with a warm, rainy climate.
How the sandy soil is formed?
Sandy soil is formed from the weathering of rocks and minerals over time, resulting in the accumulation of large particles like sand. Factors such as the type of parent material, climate, and vegetation in the area can influence the formation of sandy soil. Sandy soil typically has good drainage due to its large particle size, but it may also have low fertility and struggle to retain water and nutrients.
What kind of sand in the desert?
the most sand type found in the desert is sandy soil
What three elements are likely to be found in a sample of soil and rocks?
soil- Clayey soil, sandy soil, and loamy soil rock-metamorphic rock, instrusive/extrusive rock, sediments
What kind of soil absorbs water much better why?
sandy soil
What kind of grass should you plant in sandy soil in Florida?
Myakka Soil
What kind of soil does Indian have?
Indian Soil :) Anyway, i presume sandy soil, rather acidic and dry.
What forms when rock erode?
sediments
What forms when Rock's break down?
soil
What kind of soil does Georgia have?
Ga has sandy soil it is also famous fot its red clay
Which soil type is most vulnerable to wind erosion?
Sandy soil is most vulnerable to wind erosion because the particles are loose and easily lifted by wind. Without vegetation or other forms of natural protection, sandy soil can be quickly eroded and blown away by strong winds.
What rock forms from older rocks and plants?
Soil.
What happens when a tree forms inside a rock?
The rock will turn to fertile soil.
What kind of material forms hills?
soil
