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The "youngest" (newest) sedimentary rocks are a few million years old, those that underwent rapid compaction in the shortest lithification process.
Arjun Bednar
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∙ 14y agoThe formation of sedimentary rock is continuous, therefore, there is no youngest sedimentary rock.
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What is the makeup of the youngest layer of sedimentary rock?
Clay
Where is the youngest layer of sedimentary rock found?
On the top
When might the youngest layer in a set of sedimentary rock not be on top?
1. If a set of rock layers has been disturbed by movement of tectonic plates, the youngest layer may no longer be on top.
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..........................................
What kind of rock can sandstones be classified as?
Clastic sedimentary rock.
What are the main sub-categories Sedimentary Rock?
Detrital sedimentary rock Chemical sedimentary rock Biological sedimentary rock
A scientist compares the layers of sedimentary rock in a hillside and then applies the principles of relative dating What can the scientist conclude about the hillside?
The chronological order of rock layers from oldest to youngest
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.
is mushroom rock a sedimentary rock?
a mushroom rock is not a sedimentary rock.
Is a mushroom rock a sedimentary rock?
a mushroom rock is not a sedimentary rock.
Is limestone metamorphic?
No limestone is sedimentary. It can be either an organic sedimentary rock, or a clastic sedimentary rock.
