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How do oxygen chemically weather rocks?

There is no significant weathering from oxygen. However, the particles in the wind (oxygen) can weather a rock.


Is metamorphic rock weather proof?

No rock is "weather proof." All forms of rock will eventually be worn away (eroded) by the action of the weather.


Which will weather faster a rock containg a lot of iron or a rock made up mostly quartz?

A rock containing a lot of iron will likely weather faster than a rock made up mostly of quartz. Iron is prone to oxidation when exposed to moisture and oxygen, leading to rusting and faster deterioration compared to quartz, which is chemically more stable and less reactive.


What process will most likely chemical weather on iron-rich rocks?

The most likely process that will chemically weather iron-rich rocks is oxidation. When iron is exposed to oxygen and water, it can react to form iron oxide, commonly known as rust. This process weakens the rock structure and can eventually lead to the breakdown of the rock into smaller fragments.


What determines the sequence of events in the rock cycle?

weather the rock is weather, eroded, or goes through deposition.


Can air weather a rock?

the force of air can erode a rock


What determines how fast a rock will weather?

Climate and the type of rock


Why is it important to know and understand the qualities of various rock types?

If the rock is a soft one it will weather faster if it is a hard rock it will take longer to weather


Oxygen weathers rock through a process called?

oxidation. Oxygen reacts with minerals in rocks to form oxides, which causes the rocks to break down and weather over time. Rusting of iron minerals is a common example of this process.


What layer contains the weather?

Troposphere contains weather. It also contains oxygen.


What layer contained weather?

Troposphere contains weather. It also contains oxygen.


How does mechanical weather change rock?

no