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How do clastic rocks differ from non clastic rocks in terms of process of formation?
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Clastic rocks are composed of broken pieces of older rocks that have been broken up by the process of weathering and are therefore sedimentary in nature. The "clasts" (bits of older rock) may vary in size.
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what process is NOT involved in the making of clastic rocks?
build-up of plants materials
What do clastic and chemical rocks have in common?
They are rocks.
How does metamorphic rocks and sedimentary rocks differ in their process of formation?
Sedimentory rocks form in several stages, which are: weathering, errosion, sedimentation, cementation and at the end lithification. In case of formation of metamorphic rocks, rock of any origin altered in mineralogical composition, chemical composition, or structure by heat, pressure, and movement. Nearly all such rocks are crystalline.
The most common minerals in clastic sedimentary rocks are likely?
the most common minerals in clastic sedimentary rocks are likely
What are the three most common clastic sedimentary rocks?
The three most common clastic sedimentary rocks are: - conglomerate-sandstones-shale
How do clastic rocks differ from non-clastic rocks in terms of process of formation?
Clastic rocks are composed of broken pieces of older rocks that have been broken up by the process of weathering and are therefore sedimentary in nature. The "clasts" (bits of older rock) may vary in size.
What major process in the formation of clastic sedimentary rocks is .?
Cementation
What three steps are involved in clastic rock formation?
Deposition, compaction, and cementation are the three steps needed to create a clastic rock formation. Clastic rock is made out fragments of other rocks.
what process is NOT involved in the making of clastic rocks?
build-up of plants materials
What process is not involved in making of clastic rocks?
build-up of plants materials
Of the following the only process NOT involved in the making of clastic rocks is what?
The clastic rocks making is not caused by volcanoes.
What process is involved in the formation of all igneous rocks but not in the formation of metamorphic rocks?
mountain building
The only process NOT involved in the making of clastic rocks?
the build up of plant material APEX
What do clastic and chemical rocks have in common?
They are rocks.
What class of sedimentary rocks is made of fragments of rock minerals and shells?
== == Clastic sedimentary rocks.
How do geologist classify sedimentary rocks?
They are classified as clastic or non-clastic. Clastic sedimentary rocks are formed from rock particles of various sizes. Non-clastic rocks are formed from precipitation of minerals out of solution or by the lithification of organic matter.
How are clastic rocks grouped?
Clastic rocks are grouped based on the size of the grains of sediment contained within them.
