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What rock cycle means?
a reapedly of layers forming
How can ingneous rock disturb sedimentary rock layers?
Molten Rock from with in earth can force its way up through the layers above it cooling and forming igneous rock.
What is sedimentary rock like?
it is a rock that has been formed by weathered particles forming layers and coming together to make a rock
Layers of rock that bend can produce a downward fold known as?
An anticline. This is a geological feature where the layers of rock are bent upward in an arch shape, forming a convex structure.
What is the difference between strata and stratification?
Strata refers to distinct layers or divisions within a rock formation or other material. Stratification refers to the process of arranging or forming these layers. In essence, strata are the actual layers, while stratification is the process of layering.
What happens when the pressure snaps the rock?
A "fault plane is created, rock layers move relative to one another (rock can melt in the fault plane forming Pseudotachylyte or Mylonite) and energy is released as an earthquake.
What does older layers mean?
Layers of rock that were laid down longer ago than other layers. The law of superposition states the the layers deeper down are the oldest.
What is cemetation mean?
Sedimentary Rock That Forms Where Of Organisms Are Deposited In Thick Layers.
Are Aquifers rock layers?
Aquifers are permeable layers of rock that have non permeable layers of rock under them so water remains in the permeable layers
How do permeable and impermeable rock layers contribute to the formation of a spring?
The water sinks through the ground through permeable rock and is concentrating when it arrives to impermeable rock. When due to erosion the impermeable rock carrying water is exposed, the water appears as a spring.
What do you call the layers in sedimentary rock?
Sedimentary rock layers. your welcome
How do we know if rock layers are undisturbed?
The rock layers will be easily visible.
