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There are rocks which are known as weathered alteration rocks. But generally weathering leads to erosion. This eroded rock is called sediment, which can eventually form into sedimentary rocks.
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Is igneous rocks formed by weathering of preexisting rocks?
No.
How was soil formed from rocks?
Soil is usually formed from the rock as a result of weathering of the rocks.
What kind of rocks are caused by weathering?
The most common rock that experiences weathering, is sedimentary rocks. Metamorphic and Igneous are unlikey to.
What component of soil is formed by the weathering of rocks?
Pebbles
Which component of soil is not formed by the weathering of rocks?
The humus (organic component).
Is igneous rocks formed by weathering of preexisting rocks?
No.
What kind of sedimentary rocks are formed when sediments are deposited in layers at the bottoms of lakes and oceans?
sedimentary rock formed by weathering and erosion
How was soil formed from rocks?
Soil is usually formed from the rock as a result of weathering of the rocks.
What kind of rocks are caused by weathering?
The most common rock that experiences weathering, is sedimentary rocks. Metamorphic and Igneous are unlikey to.
What component of soil is formed by the weathering of rocks?
Pebbles
What kind of rock would weather the fastest?
Sedimentary rocks are probably most vulnerable to weathering because they are formed from cemented (sometimes loosely) particles of other rocks.
Is soil really formed by weathering of rocks and minerals?
Yes
What kind of weathering causes mineral composition of rocks to change?
Chemical weathering
Are chemical sedimentary rocks only formed by chemical weathering?
Yes, it is. No they are not.
Which component of soil is not formed by the weathering of rocks?
The humus (organic component).
What kind of weathering often affects rocks that are made of different minerals?
Diffrent weathering
What is organic weathering?
Organic weathering is the breakdown of rocks by plants or animal action or by chemicals formed from plants and animals.
