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What are sedimentary structures and why are they so important?
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∙ 11y ago
sedimentary structures are important for the classification of sandstone.
deep water sediments are deposited by turbidity currents and characterized by a set of sedimentary structures.
shallow water sediments are deposited by traction currents and characterized by set of sedimentary structures.
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Why are sedimentary rocks so important for understanding the history of the Earth?
Through observation of sedimentary rocks, geologists are able to analyze rock layers and date the rocks by testing the carbon in each sample.
Are pyramids considered igneous rocks?
No. They pyramids are man-made structures made out of sandstone (which is a sedimentary rock).
Which property is more important for each sedimentary rock type?
Composition is more important because it tells what a rock is made of. While the texture of a rock can be the same as many other types.
Can a sedimentary rock change into another sedimentary?
yes but not in a critical way so yes and no
Are fossils an important component of igneous rock?
False!! Fossils are an important component of sedimentary rock.
What are the types of sedimentary structures?
it's not easy to classify sedimentary structures, because both their origins and their geometries are so highly varied. Two reasonable ways of classifying them are on the basis of: kind of mechanism that produces them (physical sedimentary structures, chemical sedimentary structures, and biogenic sedi-mentary structures) and time of development relative to time of deposition (primary sedimentary structures and secondary sedimentary structures).
Is color an important characteristic for identifying a sedimentary rock?
i think so because it each sedimentary rock has its own property, and color is an important one
Why are structures so important?
because you live in them with out structures you would live on the streets
Is a geode a rock?
A geode is a chemical sedimentary structure formed by mineral precipitation, similar to the way sedimentary cave structures are formed.
What is the most important information on sedimentary rocks?
Probably that they are sedimentary. =] They are made of sediments, and, unlike igneous and metamorphic rocks, are so far unaffected by magma/lava.
Is a geode a metamorphic rock?
A geode is a chemical sedimentary structure formed by mineral precipitation, similar to the way sedimentary cave structures are formed.
What makes sedimentary rocks important?
They are not important. You do not need them later in life. You are not quizzed about them in GCSEs or A Levels so dont bother with them. Who cares if you get one little question wrong about sedimentary rocks!? Not God/Allah/Buddha/Jesus OKAY!
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.
Why are sedimentary rocks so important for understanding the history of the Earth?
Through observation of sedimentary rocks, geologists are able to analyze rock layers and date the rocks by testing the carbon in each sample.
Are pyramids considered igneous rocks?
No. They pyramids are man-made structures made out of sandstone (which is a sedimentary rock).
What has the author John R L Allen written?
John R. L. Allen has written: 'Sedimentary structures' -- subject(s): Rocks, Sedimentary, Sedimentary Rocks, Sedimentation and deposition 'A review of the origin and characteristics of recent alluvial sediments'
What has the author Gail Louise Waggoner written?
Gail Louise Waggoner has written: 'Sedimentary analysis of gravel deposits in the vicinity of Clarkston, Washington' -- subject(s): Gravel, Sedimentary structures
