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What are 3 major rock types?
Igneous Rocks,Sedimentary Rocks,Metamorphic 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 formed from weathered debris from preexisisting rocks are called?
They are called clastic sedimentary rocks.
What are the 4 types of sedimentary rocks?
There are only 3 types of sedimentary rocks and they are...Clastic RocksChemical RocksOrganic rocks
What 3 rocks are sedimentary rocks?
limestone, sandstone, and shale
What are the types of sedimentary rocks?
Clastic and nonclastic
What are the 3 rocks in the rock cycle?
Three (3) rocks in the rock cycle are sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rock.
Name the three types of rocks?
There are three types of rocks: 1)Igneous Rocks 2)Sedimentary Rocks 3)Metamorphic Rocks
What are the 3 basic kinds of rock?
They are: Sedimentary rocks metamorphic rocks igneous rocks
Are sedimentary rocks classified tofoliated sedimentary rocks?
Metamorphic rocks are classified by foliation or lack there of, not sedimentary rocks. They are classified into Clastic Sedimentary, and Chemical Sedimentary.
How many active volcanoes are there in Utah?
There are no active volcanoes in Utah. The state's geology is mostly characterized by sedimentary rocks, and there is no evidence of recent volcanic activity.
How is sedimatary rocks classified?
Sedimentary Rocks are classified based on some criterials, such as Origin and Mode of formation. Sedimentary Rocks can be classified into 3 as follows; 1. Clastic Sedimentary Rock. eg. Sandstone. 2. Organic Sedimentary Rock. eg. Limestone. 3. Chemical Sedimentary Rock. eg. Gypsum.
