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Why can a diamond be considered a type of metamorphic rock?
Daimond is not a metamorphic rock because it is a mineral.
When does physical weathering occur?
Physical (mechanical) weathering occurs when a rock is broken into smaller pieces without a change in chemical structure. Abrasion, fracture by freezing, plant root growth expansion of fractures, rock falls; these are forms of physical weathering.
Scientists use rock cycle to describe what process?
The rock cycle is how one type of rock can be changed into another type of rock.
What is the process by which the shape of a rock changes because of stress?
This is technically known as strain. If the change in shape occurs by fractures forming through the rock this is known as a brittle deformation. If however the rock deforms like a piece of clay being squashed this is known as ductile deformation.
What happens to the rocks when they heat up?
When rocks heat up, they can undergo a process called thermal expansion, where they expand in size due to increased temperature. This can create stress within the rock, potentially leading to cracks or fractures. In more extreme cases, rocks can melt and form magma.
If A rock with a crack has frozen water in the crack the water melts what is this an example of?
If the crack has enlarged as a result of the freezing water, it is an example of a type of physical weathering known as ice wedging.
Which type of strain permanently changes rocks?
Plastic strain, which occurs under high temperatures and pressures, can permanently change rocks by causing them to deform without breaking. This type of strain can lead to the development of new minerals and structures within the rock.
When The most common type of mechanical weathering occurs?
water freezes in a crack in a rock
What type of frost action occurs when a water filled crack in a rock widens from the freezing and thawing of the water?
This is known as ice wedging. Water seeps into a crack in the rock, freezes and expands, exerting pressure on the walls of the crack and widening it. Over time, this process can cause the rock to break apart.
What type of frost action occurs when a crack ina rock widens from the freezing and thawing of water?
ice wedging
What type of weathering involves water filling cracks in a rock?
The type of weathering that involves water filling cracks in a rock is called frost wedging. When water enters the cracks in a rock and freezes, it expands, causing the crack to widen and eventually break apart the rock.
What type of Frost action occurs When a water filled crack in a rock widens from the frezzing and thawing of the water?
ice wedging i think
Is sedimentary a rock?
yes and no because sedementary is a type of rock but it is not a rock like gypsum.
Is rock type bad against fight type?
Yes it is very bad because fighting type is super effective against rock type
Why do hot beakers crack in cold wale?
im assuming you meant to type water... this happens because heat makes things expand, whilst cold makes things contract. by putting a hot beaker in cold water, you put too much strain on the beaker because it is changing size so fast
How is plants growing in cracks biological weathering?
Weathering is the process of breaking away at a substance, such as stone. By growing inbetween a crack of a rock, the plant will begin to exert pressure on the walls of the crack as it grows larger. In doing so, the rock's crack will gradually become larger and larger until, lo and behold, the crack might break completely down. Of course, this outcome may take decades upon decades to occur (depending on the type of plant, size of the crack, and fragility of the rock). In short, the plant's growth between a crack widens the crack and wears down upon the rock.
Is organic rock a type of sedimentary rock?
ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCK`s : Is a type of sedimentary rock because sedimentary rock has three types of sedimentary rock called clastic , chemical , and organic sedimentary rock so yes ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCK is a type of sedimentary rock..........................................
