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How thick is sedimentary rock in the interiors planes and why?
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∙ 10y ago
its actually really big im not sure how big but i know it is because i learned about this in 3rd grade (im in advanced) Why? because it's atmoshere makes it and the surfaceity its on and its position makes it be big (depending how it starts getting big ........ I know that )
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What is the most abundant sedimentary rock?
Shale is the most abundant sedimentary rock.
The type of rock deposited in a geosyncline is?
I am not sure.....is it sedimentary rock the answer??
What is the best estimate of how long it took a thick layer of sedimentary rock to form?
The time it takes for a thick layer of sedimentary rock to form can vary significantly depending on various factors, such as the depositional environment, the rate of sedimentation, and the type of sediment being deposited. In general, it can take anywhere from a few hundred to millions of years for a thick layer of sedimentary rock to form.
Where can sedimentary rocks be found?
A majority of the land on Earth is covered by a thin, to miles thick, veneer of sedimentary rock. Road cuts, surface mines, and river banks are a few locations where the underlying sedimentary rock is revealed. Most of the seafloor is also covered by a layer of sedimentary rock, which covers the ocean floor basalts.
What are the main sub-categories Sedimentary Rock?
Detrital sedimentary rock Chemical sedimentary rock Biological sedimentary rock
What is the difference between joints and bedding planes?
Bedding planes are found exclusively in sedimentary rock. Joints are more common in igneous rock, but can be found in sedimentary rock as well. Igneous rock can never have bedding planes, but does have pseudo-bedding planes.
How thick is the sedimentary rock in the interior plains?
several of thousands of meters thick
Is all sedimentary rock forty thousand feet thick?
No
What is the most abundant sedimentary rock?
Shale is the most abundant sedimentary rock.
The type of rock deposited in a geosyncline is?
I am not sure.....is it sedimentary rock the answer??
What is cemetation mean?
Sedimentary Rock That Forms Where Of Organisms Are Deposited In Thick Layers.
What is the best estimate of how long it took a thick layer of sedimentary rock to form?
The time it takes for a thick layer of sedimentary rock to form can vary significantly depending on various factors, such as the depositional environment, the rate of sedimentation, and the type of sediment being deposited. In general, it can take anywhere from a few hundred to millions of years for a thick layer of sedimentary rock to form.
What type of rock forms where the remains of plants and animals are deposited in thick layers?
organic sedimentary
Is organic rock a type of sedimentary rock?
ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCK`s : Is a type of sedimentary rock because sedimentary rock has three types of sedimentary rock called clastic , chemical , and organic sedimentary rock so yes ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCK is a type of sedimentary rock..........................................
What kind of rock can sandstones be classified as?
Clastic sedimentary rock.
Where can sedimentary rocks be found?
A majority of the land on Earth is covered by a thin, to miles thick, veneer of sedimentary rock. Road cuts, surface mines, and river banks are a few locations where the underlying sedimentary rock is revealed. Most of the seafloor is also covered by a layer of sedimentary rock, which covers the ocean floor basalts.
How thick is the sedimentary rock in the interior plains and why is it so thick?
It's several thousand metres thick. It's thick because they contain much of the oil and gas found in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
