Weathering causes the granite to break down into small particles - sand. The sand becomes buried and compacts into sandstone. If the sandstone continues to be buried and comes into close contact with high heat, such as magma, it can be turned into quartzite.
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The conveyor belt moves at much slower speeds (a few centimeters per second) than wind-driven or tidal currents (tens to hundreds of centimeters per second). It is estimated that any given cubic meter of water takes about 1,000 years to complete the journey along the global conveyor belt
Improper agricultural methods may elevate concentrations of nutrients, fecal coliforms, and sediment loads. increased nutrient loading from animal waste can lead to eutrophication of water bodies which may eventually damage aquatic systems.
