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2007-02-04 09:18:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Environment

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The water cycle or "hydrologic cycle" and the rock cycle are different by many accounts however it would be far easier to point out their similarities. They are both based on a theory of non-steady state, that is proven through direct scientific observation.
Where they differ: 1.The rock cycle is relied more upon the molten energy of the earth and the water cycle relies more on the energy of the sun. However both have the reverse whereas the water cycle is effected by geothermal energy of the earth and the rock cycle is effected by solar energy through weathering.
2. The water cycle takes place more above the crust and the rock cycle has very little to do with the atmosphere other than particulate sedimentation, mostly through volcanic ash and wind blowing earth materials around.

2007-02-04 09:41:44 · answer #1 · answered by Kelly L 5 · 0 0

think of roughly it. The rock cycle might exchange into close to static. the only erosion forces may well be wind. There may well be no freeze thaw mechanical fracture, there may well be no water transport and there may well be no chemical (oxidation) procedures. the only significant enter into the cycle may well be volcanic.

2016-12-17 09:21:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

Don't need the rock anymore thanks to the new spin cycles;
These modern gadgets work wonders on the clothes.

2007-02-04 09:50:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

here these sites should help,

2007-02-04 09:24:56 · answer #4 · answered by paul b 3 · 0 0

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