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"Thicker" is not an adjective that makes sense in this context.
When particles expand, they move farther apart from each other, increasing the volume they occupy. This expansion is usually due to an increase in temperature that causes the particles to gain kinetic energy and move more vigorously.
Yes: atoms are smaller than molecules protons, neutrons, and electrons are smaller than atomsquarks are smaller than protons and neutronsAs best as can be determined by Particle Physicists at this time there is nothing smaller than quarks and electrons, as they act as mathematical point particles with zero volume in all experiments done so far. There are other subatomic particles of different types that also act as mathematical point particles with zero volume. However a molecule is the smallest object that is a given chemical compound. Break it into smaller parts and it ceases to be that compound (it usually becomes other compounds having smaller molecules than the original compound).
The characteristic of weather most likely to result in erosion is precipitation, particularly heavy rainfall. Rainfall can cause soil particles to become loose and easily washed away by runoff, leading to erosion of the land surface. Additionally, the force of raindrops hitting the ground can dislodge soil particles and contribute to erosion processes. Wind can also play a role in erosion by carrying away loose soil particles, but precipitation is typically the primary driver of erosion.
no ---------- Elements are atoms, which can be separated into smaller particles such as protons, neutrons, electrons, and quarks, but usually not by chemical processes.
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Wind is an agent of erosion that can usually move only sand-sized or smaller pieces of material. Sand dunes are formed when sand particles are transported by wind and deposited in certain areas.
Wind is the agent of erosion that can usually move only sand-sized or smaller particles. It picks up and transports these particles over long distances through the process of saltation.
The parent rock of clay is usually shale or mudstone. These rocks are composed of fine-grained particles that break down over time into smaller particles, eventually forming clay through weathering and erosion processes.
Wind is the agent of erosion that can usually move only sand-sized or smaller pieces, primarily due to its relatively low force compared to other agents like water or glaciers. Wind is most effective in arid environments where loose sand particles can be easily lifted and transported.
Weathering and erosion are the steps that occur immediately before sediments are laid down in the rock cycle. Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, while erosion transports these particles to a new location where they can accumulate and form sedimentary rocks.
Erosion occurs before deposition because erosion is the process of wearing away and carrying away rocks and soil, while deposition is the process of depositing these particles in a new location. Erosion usually happens first because it is the initial step in the movement of sediments from one place to another, eventually leading to their deposition.
The transportation of broken rock particles to other places is called erosion. These particles are usually carried by moving agents such as wind, water and ice.
Silt is produced through the erosion of rocks and soil particles, usually by natural forces like water or wind. It is made up of fine mineral particles, smaller than sand but larger than clay. Silt deposits can accumulate in rivers, lakes, and oceans, affecting water quality and ecosystems.
Wind is the primary agent of erosion that can usually move only sand. It picks up small particles of sand through saltation, wearing down rocks and shaping landscapes over time.
Yes, valleys can cause erosion. The flow of water through valleys can carve out the land, carrying away soil and rock particles. Additionally, glaciers moving through valleys can also contribute to erosion by grinding and transporting material.
Conglomerate is the type of sedimentary rock formed from larger settled particles such as pebbles and gravel. It is characterized by its rounded clasts that are cemented together by smaller particles.