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Igneous rock is broken down by physical and mechanical means. These would include dissolution by naturally occurring acids that are present in the environment, freeze-thaw cycles, abrasion , ablation, exfoliation, and biological causes such as plant root growth.
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∙ 13y agobecause of the erosion so it causes heavy rocks
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What are igneous rocks tend to be?
Resistant to weathering
Igneous rocks tend to be?
full of gold
When igneous rocks are broken into smaller pieces What is this process called?
Weathering.
What process can change igneous and metamorphic rocks into sediments?
Weathering and erosion.
Why is igneous rock so resistant to weathering and erosion?
An igneous rock is resistant to weathering and erosion because is is is made from magma. And magma rocks are really tough.
Is igneous rocks formed by weathering of preexisting rocks?
No.
What are igneous rocks tend to be?
Resistant to weathering
How do Land forms or topography associated with formal structures in massive igneous rocks occur?
Through the processes of weathering and erosion.
Is limestone found in calcite?
No. Calcite is also found in marble, marl, and can occur in small amounts in igneous rocks as a product of chemical weathering.
How the igneous rocks change?
Igneous rocks change to Metamorphic rocks through heat and pressure. Igneous rocks change to sedimentary rocks through weathering and erosion until the igneous rock is sediments. The sediments then compact to form sedimentary rocks.
Igneous rocks tend to be?
full of gold
What kind of rocks are caused by weathering?
The most common rock that experiences weathering, is sedimentary rocks. Metamorphic and Igneous are unlikey to.
Is calcite only found in limestone?
No. Calcite is also found in marble, marl, and can occur in small amounts in igneous rocks as a product of chemical weathering.
When igneous rocks are broken into smaller pieces What is this process called?
Weathering.
What process can change igneous and metamorphic rocks into sediments?
Weathering and erosion.
Why is igneous rock more resistant to weathering then sedimentary rocks?
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What type of rock is formed around the outside of igneous intrusions?
Igneous rocks can be changed to sedimentary rocks outside of igneous intrusions. This is due to silt built up and weathering.
