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What layer or layers of soil includes rock particles mixed with dark products of decay?
the answer is TOPSOIL
How would you describe topsoil?
topsoil is the top layer. its a mixture of small rock pieces, humus, and other organic material. most living things are in the topsoil. rain sinks into the topsoil. it carries minerals to the subsoil (2nd layer)
What type of rocks can become metamorphic?
All rock types can be changed through metamorphism.
Does subsoil contain more organic matter than topsoil or parent rock?
yes
What are the three layers that form the soil profile?
the answer is topsoil subsoil parent weathering bed rock
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.
Can sedimentary rock be changed into igneous rock?
If it is forced back into the molten layers of the Earth, then yes, it will become igneous rock.
Rock horizons in order?
A - Topsoil B - Subsoil C - Weathered Rock Bedrock
What layer or layers of soil includes rock particles mixed with dark products of decay?
the answer is TOPSOIL
Can an igneous rock be changed into a metamorphic rock?
Yes. Among some of the more common changes, granite can become gneiss and basalt can become greenstone.
How would you describe topsoil?
topsoil is the top layer. its a mixture of small rock pieces, humus, and other organic material. most living things are in the topsoil. rain sinks into the topsoil. it carries minerals to the subsoil (2nd layer)
Did topsoil always been present upon planet Earth?
No, topsoil takes thousands of years to accumulate. When Earth was very young, it was mostly rocks and lava. After the atmosphere settled in, and erosion of rock began, and organisms showed up, topsoil began to accumulate over the rock.
What type of rocks can become metamorphic?
All rock types can be changed through metamorphism.
What type of rocks can be changed into metamorphic rocks?
Any type of rock can become metamorphic.
Does topsoil become richer as dead plants decay?
yes
What rocks change into metamorphic rocks?
Any type of rock can become metamorphic.
Is there a sentence with the word rock cycle?
Igneous rock can weather and become sedimentary rock . Metamorphic rock can be melted in a volcano and become igneous rock. Igneous rock and sedimentary rock can be heated and pressurized to form metamorphic rock.
