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How many years do the majority of geologists believe it took for sedimentary rocks to form?
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600 million years
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Why are sedimentary rocks so important for understanding the history of the Earth?
Through observation of sedimentary rocks, geologists are able to analyze rock layers and date the rocks by testing the carbon in each sample.
Why do scientists look to sedimentary rocks when studying the history of the Earth?
The vast majority of fossils are found in sedimentary rock.
Rocks formed from weathered debris from preexisisting rocks are called?
They are called clastic sedimentary rocks.
What are the two main types of sedimentary rocks?
Clastic (those formed of particles of other rocks) and non-clastic (organic and chemical precipitate or evaporite rocks).
Rocks are to geologists as stars are to?
Rocks are to geologists as stars are to astronomers.
List four ways geologists classify rocks?
sedimentary,metormorphic , igneous .........
What are the three main categories into which geologists classify rocks?
Sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous.
Why are sedimentary rocks so important for understanding the history of the Earth?
Through observation of sedimentary rocks, geologists are able to analyze rock layers and date the rocks by testing the carbon in each sample.
What refers to the investigative process by which geologists identify and match sedimentary strata and other rocks of the same ages in different areas?
The investigative process by which geologists identify and match sedimentary strata and other rocks of the same ages in different areas is referred to as correlation.
What do you call people that study rocks?
I believe they are called Geologists.
Why do scientists look to sedimentary rocks when studying the history of the Earth?
The vast majority of fossils are found in sedimentary rock.
The majority of surface rocks are?
Sedimentary. They cover 2/3 of the earth's surface.
Rocks formed from weathered debris from preexisisting rocks are called?
They are called clastic sedimentary rocks.
Rocks are to geologists as stars are to?
Rocks are to geologists as stars are to astronomers.
What are the two main types of sedimentary rocks?
Clastic (those formed of particles of other rocks) and non-clastic (organic and chemical precipitate or evaporite rocks).
What kind of rocks are in most Caves?
The majority of aves are made up of limestone Stalagmite rocks
Why do geologists use rocks?
Geologists don't use rocks, they study them.
