Why Does a Rock Tend to Become Rounded
Beach pebbles form gradually over time as the ocean water washes over loose rock particles. The result is a smooth, rounded appearance.

Where is one most likely to find rocks that have become smooth and rounded?

Where is one most likely to find rocks that have become smooth and rounded? Caves are large empty spaces below the surface of the Earth.

Why rocks near the ocean has a sharp edges?

Abrasion makes rocks with sharp or jagged edges smooth and round. If you have ever collected beach glass or cobbles from a stream, you have witnessed the work of abrasion (figure 3). … As rock breaks into smaller pieces, the surface area of the pieces increases figure 5.

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