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Igneous rocks can become sedimentary rocks through weathering and erosion, deposition, compaction and cementation.
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True or false the tree main types are igneos sedimentary and magma?
That is false. The 3 main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
How might a sedimentary rock become an igneos rock?
IF the sedimentary rock is taken down deep into the earth in a subduction zone, it could melt and form lave.
Rocks formed from weathered debris from preexisisting rocks are called?
They are called clastic sedimentary rocks.
What is found in all sedimentary rocks?
Well an igneous rock can weather than turn into a sedimentary rock, a sedimentary rock can break down into sediments than form again to become sedimentary, or a metamorphic rock can break down by weathering and eroding and become sedimentary. All rocks can become all rocks and even go back to being the same type.
Do rocks change from one type to another or not change at all?
Rocks are constantly changing types. The three types are metamorphic, sedimentary and igneous. Igneous rocks are created when magma or lava cools and solidifies. Metamorphic rocks are created when rocks are put under high pressure and high heat, which compacts the molecules in the rocks. Sedimentary rocks are created when small particles of rocks accumulate in an area and are cemented together via pressure or chemical change. Therefore, sedimentary and igneous rocks can become metamorphic rocks if they are buried deep in the earth's crust. Metamorphic and sedimentary rocks can become igneous rocks if they are melted then resolidify from the magma or lava. Metamorphic and igneous rocks can become sedimentary rocks if they are chipped into tiny pieces then accumulate together and become cemented.
True or false the tree main types are igneos sedimentary and magma?
That is false. The 3 main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
How might a sedimentary rock become an igneos rock?
IF the sedimentary rock is taken down deep into the earth in a subduction zone, it could melt and form lave.
What is required to change an igneous rock into a sedimentary rock?
Igneous rocks are a "finished product". They do not become sedimentary rock - though sedimentary rocks, with heat and pressure can become metamorphic rocks.
What can happento a sedimentary rock once it is formed?
Sedimentary rocks can be eroded into sediments and form sedimentary rocks again, they can melt and become igneous rocks, and they can undergo extreme heat and pressure and become metamorphic rocks.
Can a moon rock become sedimentary rocks?
no because sedimentary rocks are made at the bottom of oceans
What are sedimentary rocks like?
Some sedimentary rocks are particles and rock fragments that become cemented together. Examples of sedimentary rocks are chalk, sandstone, limestone and shale.
Do sedimentary rocks melt and become magma?
No. It's the Metamorphic rocks that melt and become magma.
What do igneous rocks become when you break down and settle into layer?
sedimentary rocks
Rocks formed from weathered debris from preexisisting rocks are called?
They are called clastic sedimentary rocks.
What types of rocks can become sedimentary rock?
Any type of rock, igneous, metamorphic or sedimentary, can become eroded and re-deposited and cemented together to become a new sedimentary rock.
What process can transfer igneos rock to sedimentary rock?
Weathering and mass wasting/movement.
Which type of rocks can become metamorphic?
Both sedimentary and igneous
