Original Project
Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
The surface of the earth is changed as rock material is broken, c…
Misconception WEM018:
Wind cannot break rock (AAAS Project 2061, n.d.).
| Item ID Number |
Item Description |
How Often the Misconception was Chosen |
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A very strong wind can both break and move rocks the size of boulders. |
55% |
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A very strong wind can both break and move a rock the size of a baseball. |
47% |
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Wind, water, and the growth of plant roots can wear away the solid rock of a valley. |
22% |
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