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How does a uplift to the Earth's surface make sedimentary rock?
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The uplifted surface is then subjected to weathering and erosion, resulting in the deposition, compaction, and cementation of sediments which creates sedimentary rock.
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What are 2 things the same about igneous and sedimentary rocks?
Both are composed of minerals. Some sedimentary rocks contain pieces of igneous rocks.
How does volcanos change the earths surface?
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What are the names of three class of rocks?
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What metallic element is the most aboundant on earth what of the earth's crust dose it make up?
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What are scientists who make maps of the earths surface called?
people who make maps of the earth's surface are called, cartographers.
What type of rocks make up most of Earths surface?
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What percent of the earth's crust is sedimentary rock?
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What are 2 things the same about igneous and sedimentary rocks?
Both are composed of minerals. Some sedimentary rocks contain pieces of igneous rocks.
How do earthquake activity change the earths surface?
By slowing down the earths rotation but will not make effect to humans .
What is one of the 30 sections that make up the earths surface?
Plates.
How does volcanos change the earths surface?
volcanoes change the earths surface due to the lava set hard and drys which can make the surface bobbly and ruff also it makes the land more fertilekill people
What type of rocks make up the earths crust?
The crust is composed of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
Landsat satellites use what to make detailed images of earths surface?
g
What is the process of breaking down rocks that make the earths surface called?
eroison
How many rocks make up the earths surface?
This can't be answered because it is unknown.
How can ice wear down the earths surface?
it crushes big rocks to make small rocks.
What do scientists call the giant puzzle pieces that make up the earths surface?
tectonic plates
