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In one way (ice wedging), water gets into cracks in the rock, then freezes. This force can eventually split the rock crystals.
In another (moving ice), a glacier or other large mass of ice moves across the rocks surface. This can scour away loose rock by friction. (It does not require that there be imbedded rocks, but this can also occur, where rocks are pushed together until one breaks.)
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What makes rocks on mountain tops weather faster than rocks in valleys?
Rocks on mountain tops are exposed to harsher weather conditions, such as wind, rain, and ice, which can break down the rocks more quickly through processes like frost wedging and erosion. Additionally, mountain rocks may experience larger temperature variations, leading to thermal stress that can contribute to faster weathering.
Where are rocks exposed to more wind rain and ice?
Rocks are typically exposed to more wind, rain, and ice in mountainous regions and coastal areas where there are strong weather patterns and erosion processes at play. These environments experience higher levels of weathering and erosion due to the constant exposure to these elements.
If a planet had no atmosphere or weather what type of rock would it not have?
Without an atmosphere or weather, a planet would not have sedimentary rocks. Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and compression of sediments by water, wind, or ice - processes that require an active atmosphere and weather system to transport the sediments.
Which weather faster small rocks or large rocks why?
fine grained rock will weaher faster thatn the course grained rock
Science that studies rocks and weather?
The science that studies rocks is geology, while the study of weather is meteorology. These two fields often overlap in studying how rocks and weather interact with each other in the Earth's systems.
Which is denser regular ice or ice with rocks in it?
Ice with rocks in it.
How does ice cause the weathering of rocks?
When water in the ground freezes, the ice expands and breaks off very small amounts of rock. The ice causes abrasion of the rocks causing grooves and cracks. Water then enters these openings and freezes causing the rocks to break open, exposing more sides to the weather and continuing the breakdown.
How ice can weather rock?
In one way (ice wedging), water gets into cracks in the rock, then freezes. This force can eventually split the rock crystals. In another (moving ice), a glacier or other large mass of ice moves across the rocks surface. This can scour away loose rock by friction. (It does not require that there be imbedded rocks, but this can also occur, where rocks are pushed together until one breaks.)
What kind of weather can break up rocks?
All weather can and will break up rocks.
What makes rocks on mountain tops weather faster than rocks in valleys?
Rocks on mountain tops are exposed to harsher weather conditions, such as wind, rain, and ice, which can break down the rocks more quickly through processes like frost wedging and erosion. Additionally, mountain rocks may experience larger temperature variations, leading to thermal stress that can contribute to faster weathering.
Where are rocks exposed to more wind rain and ice?
Rocks are typically exposed to more wind, rain, and ice in mountainous regions and coastal areas where there are strong weather patterns and erosion processes at play. These environments experience higher levels of weathering and erosion due to the constant exposure to these elements.
How can ice weather a rock?
In one way (ice wedging), water gets into cracks in the rock, then freezes. This force can eventually split the rock crystals. In another (moving ice), a glacier or other large mass of ice moves across the rocks surface. This can scour away loose rock by friction. (It does not require that there be imbedded rocks, but this can also occur, where rocks are pushed together until one breaks.)
What type of rock would tend to weather faster?
Normally, sedimentary rocks weather more rapidly than igneous or metamorphic rocks due to the ability of water to attack the cementing material and the ability of ice, water and plant roots to attack and separate the depositional layers.
What is the name for something with no ice?
Would you like your drink neat or on the rocks? -->> neat = without ice just as it is on the rocks = with ice
What does ice do to rocks?
It breaks from ice wedging
Why does the peak of a mountain weather faster than the rock at the bottom of the mountain?
they are exposed to more wind,rain,and ice than the rocks at lower elevation
What are two hazards if outdoor rock climbing?
ice and loose rocks
