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according to composition i.e. mineral grains, fossils, animal/plant matter, chemical composition etc. and grain size (gravel, sand, silt, clay)
for example sandstone is made up of mainly rock fragments or mineral grains (quartz, feldspar, clay) weathered form other rocks and has grains that are 1/16-2mm large.
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Detrital rock is named according to?
the shape and size of the sediments
What type of rocks are formed when sediments are compacted over time?
Rocks that are formed by layers of sediments that are compacted over time are appropriately named sedimentary rocks.
Are rocks classified according to their composition and color?
Yes
What is the name of any body of igneous rock named for the Roman god of the underworld?
Plutonic rocks are named after Pluto, the ancient Roman god of the underworld
According to the rock cycle what transitions are possible?
According to the rock cycle, there are three main classifications of rocks. Igneous rocks form when molten rock cools to a solid state; sedimentary rocks form when sediments are compressed together or hardened, or when crystals form from aqueous solutions; metamorphic rocks are rocks that are changed from one form to another by extreme heat or pressure.
Science note-taking 6 grade worksheet answers?
4.rocks are named according to SHAPES and SIZES of sediments.2. Sedimentary rocks form in layers.Theres some!
Detrital rock is named according to?
the shape and size of the sediments
What are all the rocks in the world?
All the named rocks are igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary.
Who is Jacob from The Twilight Saga named after?
JACOB BLACK ROCKS! He's named after Stephenie Meyer's brother.
What type of rocks are formed when sediments are compacted over time?
Rocks that are formed by layers of sediments that are compacted over time are appropriately named sedimentary rocks.
What are small rocks named?
Pebbles? I think you could call them pebbles.
What does the rocks look like?
I don't think there is a rock named cyciel
How did the Rocks in Sydney Australia get its name?
It was named because of the rough terrain
Who invented the ferrai?
THE creator of Ferrari is Enzo idiots so this is easy doofus so the car named enzo is named after him formula 1 rocks buddy THE creator of Ferrari is Enzo idiots so this is easy doofus so the car named enzo is named after him formula 1 rocks buddy
Sedimentary rocks are named according to what?
according to composition i.e. mineral grains, fossils, animal/plant matter, chemical composition etc. and grain size (gravel, sand, silt, clay) for example sandstone is made up of mainly rock fragments or mineral grains (quartz, feldspar, clay) weathered form other rocks and has grains that are 1/16-2mm large.
What is the process of organizing rocks according to the similarities?
not telling you
What is metamorphic rocks are classified according to?
They are classified by their composition.
