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they have fossils and pieces of the environment from the past inside of them
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Why do scientists look to sedimentary rocks when studying the history of the Earth?
The vast majority of fossils are found in sedimentary rock.
Why are sedimentary rock are important?
Answer: Sedimentary rocks contain the entire history of life on earth that is available to us, and much of the history of the Earth itself. All of this information will help us determine how we got where we are today.
Why are few sedimentary rock found deep inside the earth?
any rock can become a sedimentary rock.
Why does earth have more sedimentary rock than metamorphic rock or igneous rock?
Most Earth rock is igneous or metamorphic even though visible surface bedrock is mostly sedimentary. Of the total Earth rock volume, only a tiny fraction is sedimentary.
How can sedimentary rocks show earth history?
they have fossils and pieces of the environment from the past inside of them
Are you more likely to see sedimentary rocks on the surface or deep in earth's crust?
Of all the rock on Earth's surface, 75% is sedimentary rock. But, sedimentary rock is only about 5% of the whole crust. Unlike igneous rock, which forms underground, sedimentary rock forms from materials at Earth's surface. Which this means that sedimentary rocks are more likely to be seen on the surface. Hope this helps :)
What portion of the exposed rock on earths surface is sedimentary rock?
Sedimentary rock makes up approximately 75% of the exposed rock on Earth's surface. This type of rock forms from the accumulation and compaction of sediments, including particles from other rocks, minerals, and organic materials. Sedimentary rocks are crucial for understanding Earth's history, as they often contain fossils and provide insights into past environments and climate conditions.
Where does sedimentary rock exist core crust or mantle?
Sedimentary rock covers much of the Earth's crust.
What is the layering of sedimentary rock?
its the centre of the earth
Is sedimentary rock part of earth?
yes
How does the sedimentary rock become a sedimentary rock?
Layers of sediment are pressed under the earth for thousands and millions of years, and solidify into rock.
Why there is no sedimentary rock deep in Earth's crust?
Below certain depths the heat and pressure will turn sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock.
