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Formations that are sandwiched between layers of existing rock formations are called?
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What are formations that are sandwiched between layers of existing rock formations called?
The formations that are sandwiched between layers of existing rock formations called sills. Another formation between layers is called laccoliths.
What is the difference between an seismologist and a geologist?
A geologist studies rock formations. A seismologist studies earthquakes.
Layer of the atmosphere just above most weather?
The vast majority of weather processes occur in the troposphere, which is below the stratosphere. The boundary between them is called the tropopause. Some cloud formations occur in the stratosphere, but these are rare, and any weather that occurs is not well understood.
What is a stratified aquifer?
It is where a layer of underground water is sandwiched between layers of sediment and rock.
What is Artesian formation?
it is a sloping layer of permeable rock sandwiched between two layers of impermeable rock and exposed at the surface.
What are formations that are sandwiched between layers of existing rock formations?
The formations that are sandwiched between layers of existing rock formations called sills. Another formation between layers is called laccoliths.
What are formations that are sandwiched between layers of existing rock formations called?
The formations that are sandwiched between layers of existing rock formations called sills. Another formation between layers is called laccoliths.
Are compressed layers of sedimentary rocks known as intrusions?
No. Intrusions are used to describe the process and resulting structure where igneous rocks force there way into or between pre-existing rock formations.
What types of classifications are used for plutons?
Plutons can be classified according to size and shape. A dyke is a sheet pluton that cuts across existing rock formations, a sill has a tabular form that intrudes between two existing rock formations, a batholith is a large irregular shaped emplacement. Plutons can also be classified based on the type of rock composition. Many plutons are formed from either granite, granodiorite, quartz diorite, or monzonite.
What is the connection between the continents and rock formations like Uluru on the surface?
Melted cheese!
What is the difference between an seismologist and a geologist?
A geologist studies rock formations. A seismologist studies earthquakes.
What is a peltast?
A peltast was a light infantryman, unarmoured, equipped with crescent shaped shield and javelins, used to harrass armoured infantry formations and archers, and as well fill the gap between armoured infantry formations and their flanking cavalry. They were mainly hired from the tribesmen of Thrace.
What are the mountains between Spain and Portugal called?
The most common border-marking geological formations between Portugal and Spain are rivers, not mountains. There is no specific mountain range marking the border.
What is the difference of growth between stalactite and seaweed?
Seaweeds are living organisms, members of the Algae family. Stalactites (and Stalagmites) are formations of limestone which occur in caves, they are not living organisms.
What are the rock formations around Kayenta AZ?
Sedimentary Siltstone and Sandstone called the Kayenta Formation and in the Glen Canyon geologic layer between Navajo and Wingate Sandstone.
Fissures formation by plate tectonics theory?
Plate tectonics is the theory used to explain the structure of the Earth's various formations and plate boundaries between the major tectonic plates.
Why defending in the trenches is easy in World War 1?
When in a trench a soldier is basically dug into the earth itself. This provides a very stable, protective, and defensible line. These defenses were often bolstered with fortified structures made of concrete and steel. Considering that no-man's land (the areas in between opposing trench lines) was often difficult to cross considering the massive amounts of barbered wire used and the advent of the machine-gun, attacking infantry and cavalry formations (as WWI until later on pre-dated armor) were easy targets for defending infantry formations. The barbed wire slowed formations down and made them also easy targets for artillery.
