Students performed an exiperment to observe how water interacts with the rock cycle
As water freezes its expansion causes cracks in rocks to expand as well contributing to weathering
mechanical breakdown of rock is easier to observe than chemica; breakdown of rock
Chemical propertie of the water caused the rock to disintegrate contributing to erioson
As water flows it moves larger rocks more slowly than smaller ones
, causing them to settle in different locations based on their size and weight. This process is known as sedimentation.
Additionally, water plays a role in the transportation of sediment. When water flows forcefully, it can carry and transport rocks of various sizes downstream. This process is known as erosion. Over time, the continuous movement of water can wear down rocks, eventually leading to the formation of sediment such as sand and gravel.
In conclusion, the experiment demonstrated how water interacts with the rock cycle by contributing to weathering, mechanical breakdown, erosion, sedimentation, and the overall movement and transformation of rocks.