What is the term for the disrobement of stones and mountans which is caused by wind
2006-11-17 04:04:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Aeolian erosion, which comes under the general heading of weathering.
Water and gravity tends to be more powerful agents of erosion when it comes to mountains though.
2006-11-17 06:53:04 · answer #1 · answered by 13caesars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weathering is the process that changes the shape of rock formations. (grinding, glaciation, frost action, etc..)
Erosion is the process that moves rocks (wind, water, etc...)
Given these definitions, I'd be inclined to agree with Ralfcoder.
Wind Erosion. I'm currently enrolled in an Environment and Resource management program. So far I have not been introduced to any particular geographic term that defines this phenomenon other than "erosion".
2006-11-17 12:19:37 · answer #2 · answered by chibear666 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aeolian Erosion
2006-11-17 19:24:11 · answer #3 · answered by geo3598 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
weathering?
I must admit, I've never come across disrobement in any of my science textbooks before either
yeah you're right...it is erosion, silly me...sorry to confuse the asker
2006-11-17 12:12:11 · answer #4 · answered by town_cl0wn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"disrobement"???
The only thing I can think of that comes close to this would be "erosion".
2006-11-17 12:08:23 · answer #5 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it is weathering.
Erosion it the transport of weathered material. Weathering is when rocks, soil, etc. become worn down.
2006-11-17 12:20:24 · answer #6 · answered by me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋