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The "sandwich" structure is due to the rock being from sediments deposited in sequential periods of activity and nature. Each single "slice" of solid rock is a "bed", and sequences of these build up "members" of "formations".
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe layers of a sedimentary rock are like a sandwich because the sediments are compacted together to form something similar to a sandwich. There are the top and bottom rock layers (the bread) which are usually the same type followed by the inside of the rock (fillings) which are usually different rock sediments.
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∙ 14y agoBecause most sedimentary rock is formed in layers.
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Is dolostone a mineral or a rock?
Dolostone is a rock. Dolomite is the mineral often composing dolostone.
Which type of rock is where fossils are found?
They are mostly found in Sedimentary Rocks
What are the main sub-categories Sedimentary Rock?
Detrital sedimentary rock Chemical sedimentary rock Biological sedimentary rock
Who discovered sedimentary rock?
Sandwitvh
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.
What is sedimentary rock most similar to?
sedimentary rocks
Although not a rock... a material similar to detrital sedimentary rocks is WHAT?
Concrete!
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..........................................
Is dolostone a mineral or a rock?
Dolostone is a rock. Dolomite is the mineral often composing dolostone.
What kind of rock can sandstones be classified as?
Clastic sedimentary rock.
Which type of rock is where fossils are found?
They are mostly found in Sedimentary Rocks
What are the main sub-categories Sedimentary Rock?
Detrital sedimentary rock Chemical sedimentary rock Biological sedimentary rock
Is a geode a rock?
A geode is a chemical sedimentary structure formed by mineral precipitation, similar to the way sedimentary cave structures are formed.
Who discovered sedimentary rock?
Sandwitvh
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 a mushroom rock a sedimentary rock?
a mushroom rock is not a sedimentary rock.
