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Some sedimentary rocks are formed at least partially of the remains of living things, but many are not. Fossil-rich rocks, coal, and some types of limestone are composed partly of the remains of organisms. Clastic sedimentary rocks such as shale and sandstone are made from sediment that has weathered out of pre-existing rock.

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It depends on the origin and location (where they come from or was generated) of the parent materials, particles and sediments.

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Sedimentary rocks formed from the remains of once-living things are?

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What types of sedimentary rocks are formed from the remains of dead organisms?

Biosedimentary rocks (i.e. Biologically formed sedimentary rocks). Eg Coal.


What is a rock formed from the remains of living things called?

These remains are called fossils.


The Small particles of rock or the remains of living things that make up sedimentary rocks are what?

They are referred to as clasts or bio-clasts.


Is it true that the small particles of rock or the remains of living things that make up sedimentary rocks are called cement?

yes they are


What are remains of once living organism found in sedimentary rocks?

Fossils.


What are the remains of once living organisims found in sedimentary rocks?

fossils


Are the small particles of rock or the remains of living things that make up sedimentary rocks called cement true or false?

These small particles are known as clasts. If they are the remains of living things they may be known as bioclasts. The remains of animals are called fossils if they have hardened and become preserved.


What sedimentary rocks are formed from the remains of plants and animals?

Organic Sedimentary Rocks are formed from remains of plants and animals.


Does the composition of a sedimentary rock depend upon the composition of the rocks and the living things its sediments came from?

It is true that the composition of a sedimentary rock depends upon the composition of the rocks and living things its sediments come from. Sedimentary rocks form through lithification.


How are sedimentary rocks mader?

There are different ways sedimentary rocks are formed. Many sedimentary rocks are made from the broken pieces and particles of other rocks, [which is a reason why the name was given to these types of rocks (sediment)] and these bits get cemented together. These types of sedimentary rocks are called clastic sedimentary rocks. Chemical sedimentary rocks are another type that comprise of mineral crystals, like gypsum and halite. Lastly, organic sedimentary rocks are made of, well...... organic materials. They are made of the remains of once living organisms and contain the remains of living creatures such as clam shells, plankton skeletons, dinosaur bones, and plants.


What are the remains of once-living orgainismsfound in sedimentary rocks?

All fossils are found in sedimentary rocks. Some sedimentary rocks are made of nothing but fossils such as chalk. A creature ( microscopic or larger) skeleton is deposited after death usually on the ocean floor. Sediments cover it, and over time turns into a fossil.