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== == There are several different ways that people use sedimentary rocks. The chalk used in classrooms around the world is a type of sedimentary rock. Limestone is a sedimentary rock that is used in concrete, building stones, antacids, soil conditioner, and steel making. Coal is another sedimentary rock which is used to produce heat and electricity. Shale is used to make brick. Sandstone is used in construction and glass production.
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Which type of rock forms when sediments become pressed and cemented together?
When cemented together, clastic sedimentary rock.
Is limestone metamorphic?
No limestone is sedimentary. It can be either an organic sedimentary rock, or a clastic sedimentary rock.
Is graywacke a sedimentary rock?
yes, graywacke is a sedimentary rock
Is conglomerate a igneous rock metamorphic rock or sedimentary rock?
A conglomerate rock is a heterogeneous material.
Chalk is an example of what kind of rock?
Chalk is a form of limestone, a sedimentary rock.
How can a sedimentary rock change into a different sedimentary rock?
by how they can used erosion and weathering
Which type of rock is used for monuments and buildings?
sedimentary rock
Is organic rock a type of sedimentary rock?
ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCK`s : Is a type of sedimentary rock because sedimentary rock has three types of sedimentary rock called clastic , chemical , and organic sedimentary rock so yes ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCK is a type of sedimentary rock..........................................
How are sedimentary rock layers used by scientists to learn about the past?
Sedimentary rock layers are used by scientist help learn by the texture and shapes
What Sedimentary rock is used in cement?
The sedimentary rock that is used in making cement is limestone. Cement, which is used in making concrete, is a mixture of marl and lime.
What kind of rock can sandstones be classified as?
Clastic sedimentary rock.
What rock used to be another kind of rock?
A metamorphic rock used to be a different rock type, typically sedimentary.
What are the main sub-categories Sedimentary Rock?
Detrital sedimentary rock Chemical sedimentary rock Biological sedimentary rock
Is sandstone an igneous rock?
No. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock, composed of cemented grains of sand-sized sediment particles. Igneous rock is formed from the cooling of magma or lava.
How does a sedimentary rock change into another type of sedimentary rock?
By the same process used to make any other sedimentary rock. The original rock will break down through weathering into small particles, erode to a place of deposition, undergo compaction and cementation, creating a new sedimentary rock.
Is it possible for a sedimentary rock to be changed to become a new sedimentary rock?
Yes it is possible for a sedimentary rock to be changed into a different sedimentary rock.
Which type of rock forms when sediments become pressed and cemented together?
When cemented together, clastic sedimentary rock.
