Original Project
Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
The surface of the earth is changed as rock material is broken, c…
Misconception WEM028:
Erosion can wear away solid rock a little bit but could never have a big effect on the surface of the earth such as leveling mountains or carving valleys (AAAS Project 2061, n.d.).
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How Often the Misconception was Chosen |
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It takes many millions of years to wear away a mountain until it is almost flat. |
11% |
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Wind and water can wear away the solid rock of a mountain over many millions of years. |
10% |
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