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In stratified layers of layers of sedimentary what is it called when sediment settles on the bottom and the large grains settle on top?
Reverse Grading.
Where are sedimentary rocks commonly found?
Sedimentary rocks are commonly found near bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, and oceans where deposition and accumulation of sediment occur. They can also form in areas where wind-blown sediment accumulates, such as deserts and coastal dunes. Additionally, sedimentary rocks can form from the consolidation of organic materials in environments like swamps and marshes.
What is the name of the cloud that covers large areas and form in layers?
Stratus Clouds are clouds that cover large areas and form in layers.
Why is so much sedimentary rock found in Michigan?
Sedimentary rock in Michigan is primarily the result of the very large shallow sea that covered the state in the distant past.
What continent has large areas of deserts?
Almost the entire continent of Antarctica is desert. Africa and Australia also have large areas covered by deserts.
What principle tells us that rock layers separated by a valley are assumed to have once been continuous?
The principle that indicates rock layers separated by a valley were once continuous is called the Principle of Original Continuity. This principle suggests that sedimentary layers are deposited in continuous sheets over large areas. When a valley forms, it can erode through these layers, but the original continuity of the layers prior to erosion implies they were once part of a larger, uninterrupted sequence.
Why are large areas of sea floor covered with thick layers of sediment containing calcium?
Large areas of sea floor are covered with thick layers of sediment containing calcium due to the accumulation of calcium carbonate shells and skeletons from marine organisms over time. This process, known as biomineralization, contributes to the formation of limestone and other calcium-rich sediments.
What country has large areas of land covered by canopies?
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What is a plutonic dome?
A plutonic dome is found in areas of flat-lying sedimentary rocks that sloped up to create a roughly circular shape. Its core is made up of plutonic or igneous rocks that arched up the overlying sedimentary layers.
What are large flat areas of the ocean floor?
Large flat areas of the ocean floor are called abyssal plains. These regions are typically covered in thick layers of fine sediment and are among the flattest, most featureless parts of the ocean floor. Abyssal plains are found at depths between 3,000 and 6,000 meters.
Why is a sedimentary rock called stratified rock?
It most likely means that each layer of the stratificaton represents a time of flood, when a large layer of fresh silt was washed into the body of water, settling to the bottom over pre-existing layers.
Remains of plants or animals used to correlate rock layers over large geographic areas?
Index fossils are used to correlate rock layers over large geographic areas. These fossils are commonly found in distinct layers and can be used to determine the relative ages of rocks in different locations. By identifying the same index fossil in different rock layers, geologists can establish correlations between widely separated areas.
