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Sedimentary rocks with ripple marks suggest that the rocks formed where?
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∙ 11y ago
Ripple marks in sedimentary rock were emplaced in sediments by near shore wave action, covered by additional sediments, and eventually lithified into a solid rock which becomes exposed by weathering and erosion of overlying material over large expanses of time.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThey were covered in the distant past with an influx of fine sediment which covered them and preserved them until uplifted and exposed at the surface through the processes of weathering and erosion.
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∙ 13y agoThey form in soft, sandy sediment usually in water.
The sediments are preserved after they have been buried, de-watered and turned into rock.
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∙ 13y agoRipple marks are sand patterns formed by the actions of winds, streams, waves or currents.
So basically, the ripple marks indicate that the rock formed in or near water.
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∙ 15y agorippled rocks
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∙ 11y agoalong a beach or stream bed
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What sedimentary features can each be used to determine paleocurrent directions?
Ripple marks
What are the markings on sedimentary rocks that record the wave motion of wind or water called?
Ripple marks
A geologist finds a section of rock that shows ripple marks What does the presence of ripple marks say about the area where the rock formed?
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Ripple marks likely indicate that a rock formed?
Wind/ in water
Which of the following is NOT a sedimentary structure Ripple marks Magma emplacement Mud cracks or Cross beds?
Magma emplacements or Batholith are not sedimentary structures.
What sedimentary features can each be used to determine paleocurrent directions?
Ripple marks
Which type of rock is likely to show ripple marks and fossils?
Sedimentary rocks show fossils, because of pre-existing life forms. They also show ripple marks due to weathering and erosion...
What are the markings on sedimentary rocks that record the wave motion of wind or water called?
Ripple marks
What are the markings on sedimentary rocks that record the wave motion of the wind or water called?
Ripple marks
What do ripple marks in sedimentary rock mean?
the rock was under water millions of years ago
A geologist finds a section of rock that shows ripple marks What does the presence of ripple marks say about the area where the rock formed?
I just boarded sorry
Ripple marks likely indicate that a rock formed?
Wind/ in water
Which of the following is NOT a sedimentary structure Ripple marks Magma emplacement Mud cracks or Cross beds?
Magma emplacements or Batholith are not sedimentary structures.
How are ripple marks formed?
In general, ripple marks are those marks left by water or wind or a surface they have affected. Ripple marks caused by water may appear on rock, or on sand caused by water or wind. Use the link below for more information and some pics.
What are the wavy features found on sandstone?
That would be Ripple Marks
What is the name of small waves formed on the surface of sand by the action of water or wind?
I think the answer is called ripple marks
Ripple marks in rocks are formed by?
They initially are formed by moving water which arranges sediment in patterned formations. If the ripples in the sediment are covered with other sediments before being obliterated, or if the ripple marks dry, and are then covered with subsequent sediments, they may eventually be preserved in the rock strata.
