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Hard rocks , such as granite, weather more slowly than softer rocks , such as limestone. Differential weathering happens when softer rocks weathers away and leaves harder, more resistant rock
behind. The figures below show an example of how differential weathering can shape landscape.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agoDifferential erosion occurs when a geologic area was formed of both soft and weak rocks rocks, are harder, more resistant, rocks, weak rocks wear away first leaving behind knobs and cliffs of more resistant rocks.
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What the differences between physical weathering and surface waters?
physical weathering is weathering that you can reverse and chemical weathering is where you can' reverse it.
Is hydration an example of weathering?
A type of Chemical weathering that happens when water interacts with minerals.
Ice wedging is an example of which type of weathering?
Mechanical Weathering
What are some differences of physical weathering and chemical weathering?
Physical weathering is due to: rocks hitting other rocks causing them to break up from the action of frost and ice the action of wind or waves or running water the action of plants. Chemical weathering changes the composition of the rock and is due to: water dissolving minerals in the rock oxidation of metals in the rock
What does weathering produce that is essential to life on earth?
Why is weathering important to life on land?
What type of weathering is seen in desert environments a. spheroidal weathering b. hydrolysis c. sedimentation d. differential weathering?
differential weathering
What kind of weathering takes place when a sugar cube dissolves in water?
differential weathering
What are two factors that cause differential weathering?
stuff
Can you use the word differential weathering in a sentence?
yes you can
What kind of weathering creates caves?
differential weathering water wears away some areas but not all
What is the definition of differential weathering?
Differential weathering is the difference in degree of discoloration, disintegration, etc., of rocks of different kinds exposed to the same environment. Quartz deposits in basaltic flows will weather slower than the surrounding rock, while being exposed to the same forces of weathering.
What type of weathering is a process by which softer less weather resistant rocks are worn away leaving more weather resistant rocks exposed?
Differential weathering
What would be considered some possible causes of differential weathering?
Rock type, mineral content, degree of compaction, location of rock, rate & consistency of weathering agent.
What Rock features such as the sculpted pinnacles seen in Bryce Canyon National Park are the result of?
differential weathering
What are rock features such as the sculpted pinnacles seen in Bryce Canyon National Park he result of?
differential weathering
What describes the process in which some parts of a rock may weather faster than other parts?
differential weathering
How is tafoni formed?
Tafoni, also called 'honeycomb weathering' are a group of significant pits formed in the surface of a rock. Very common in coastal areas, where the regular wet-dry cycles are obvious. Caused by differential weathering of the rock, and the 'lands' between the pits are often quite thin and lacy in appearance. The presence of salt is thought to be an important feature of this type of weathering.
