How are rocks changed into sediments?

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Updated: 8/21/2019

By the processes of erosion, transportation and deposition.

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Which rock can be changed into sediments by weathering and erosion?

Any type of rock, such as igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary, can be changed into sediments by weathering and erosion processes. Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, while erosion transports these sediments to new locations where they can eventually become part of sedimentary rocks through processes like compaction and cementation.

All rocks are made of sediments?

Not all rocks are, only sedimentary rocks are truly made up of sediments. Some metamorphic rocks do because they are formed when heat and pressure are applied to sedimentary rocks, which makes sediments the basis of these rocks as well

How are each of the major types of rocks formed?

Igneous rocks are formed from magma or lava cooling and hardening. Sedimentary rocks are formed from sediments being compressed and cemented together. Metamorphic rocks are rocks that are changed by extreme heat and pressure.

What rocks form from the sediments of the other rocks?

Sedimentary rocks.

When rocks eroded they break down into smaller pieces of rocks and minerals called?

Sedimentation

What are rocks made from sediments called?

Sedimentary rocks.

Which sphere includes rocks and sediments?

The lithosphere includes rocks and sediments. This is the outermost solid part of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle. Rocks and sediments are part of the lithosphere's composition.

What is compacting rocks?

When rock compacts

How are sedimentary rocks formed by?

by sediments

What are sediments used for?

they are used for rocks

Are rocks sediments?

Technically rocks are not sediments, rather sediments are derived from weathered rock material. These sediments may conslidate and form rocks such as sandstones and mudstones, which include shales and siltstones. This variety of rock types is of sedimentary origin. Other types of rocks are formed by igneous and or metamorphic processes. Hope that answers your question.

When sediments are squeezed together by the weight of sediments and rocks on top of them what is it called?

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