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What occurs in wind erosion A. Wet soil is transported away. B. Dry soil is transported away C. Small rocks are left behind. D. Large rocks are left behind.?
Large rocks are left behind and dry soil is transported away. B- Dry soil is transported away in a process called deflation
What is it called when rocks are worn away but other rocks and sand?
The process of rocks being worn away by other rocks and sand is called "abrasion." This occurs when particles are transported by wind, water, or ice, and they collide with and wear down the surfaces of rocks. Over time, this can lead to smoother surfaces and the gradual erosion of rock formations.
Erosion can wear away which type of rocks?
Erosion can wear away all types of rocks, but it is more effective on softer rocks such as sandstone and limestone compared to harder rocks like granite and basalt. The rate of erosion depends on the rock's hardness, composition, and resistance to weathering.
What is formed when hard rocks break and were away?
When hard rocks break and wear away, they often form sediment particles that can be carried and deposited by water, wind, or ice. These sediments can then accumulate and compact over time to form new sedimentary rocks.
How did scientists discover that rocks farther away from the mid ocean ridge were older than the ones closer to the mid ocean ridge?
Scientists discovered that rocks farther away from the mid-ocean ridge were older than those closer to it through radiometric dating of the rocks. By analyzing the age of the rocks using isotopes with known half-lives, they were able to determine that the rocks get progressively older as you move away from the ridge due to the process of seafloor spreading.
How do rocks get warn away by the rain?
Erosion and it eroded away
Is erosion the same thing weathering?
No, though they are often confused. Here are the definitions:Weathering: the wearing away of rocks in situErosion: the wearing away and taking away of rocks
Why does rocks get damaged?
Rocks wear away because slowly,wind/water take away tiny pieces of dust and slowly it gets worn away.
What is the wearing away of rocks called?
Wearing away of rocks is called weathering.
What can be formed when a river erodes rocks from an area?
A canyon can be formed where the water eats away on the rocks.
How weathering changes the surface of the land?
The wind, can soften rocks and blow it away also acid rain can erode rocks with acid and eventually melt it away.
What is the process by which rocks get worn away and can crumble?
Erosion
What is grinding away of rocks by rock particles?
Abrasion
What effect does wind have on metamorphic rocks?
wears them away
What happens to rocks above earths surface over the years?
Rocks get eaten away by weathering and erosion
What occurs in wind erosion A. Wet soil is transported away. B. Dry soil is transported away C. Small rocks are left behind. D. Large rocks are left behind.?
Large rocks are left behind and dry soil is transported away. B- Dry soil is transported away in a process called deflation
How did scientists discover that rocks farther away from the mid-ocean ridge were older than those near it?
Scientists discovered that rocks farther away from the mid-ocean ridge were older through radiometric dating of the rocks. By analyzing the age of the minerals within the rocks, researchers found that the rocks closest to the ridge were younger, while those farther away were older, supporting the theory of seafloor spreading.
