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What each higher layer in the sedimentary rock is .... than the layers below it?
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Sedimentary rock made from layers of dead plans is called?
If the layer is of dead plants, it is a compressed layer known as a coal seam.
How does stratification develop in sedimentary rocks?
Stratification is the build up of layers. In sedimentary rocks, the sediments keeps building on the rock and eventually forms a layer.
Why can only sedimentary rocks contain in tact fossils?
Sedimentary rocks form three horizontal layers: strata, singular and stratum. The organisms that fall into the sedimentary rocks, will then be fossilized in each layer.
What is the layer of sediment called?
It is called sedimentation.
What layers are above and below the ozone layer?
Above: the rest of the stratosphereBelow: the rest of the troposphere
What is the defointion for the law of superstition?
the law of superstition is the geologi principle that states that in horizontal layers of sedimentary rock.Each layer is older than the layer above it and younger than the layer below it
What layer would old fossils be located?
Sedimentary rocks layers.
When a layer or several layers are missing from a rock-layer what is this called?
Unconformity= break in sedimentary rock record
How do you use lava to learn about the ages of sedimentary rock?
It is fairly easy to determine the age of lava or volcanic ash using radiometric dating, but much harder with sedimentary rock. But, if a layer of sedimentary rock is in between two layers of volcanic rock, then we know if had to have formed after the first layer and before the second one. If we know how old the volcanic layers are, then we have a general idea of how old the sedimentary layer is as well.
How can igneous rock disturb sedimentary rock layers?
Igneous rocks can disturb sedimentary rock layers and formations by their movement during ascent through such layer. when they make contact with this sedimentary rocks they could result to folding and/or metamorphism.
Sedimentary rock made from layers of dead plans is called?
If the layer is of dead plants, it is a compressed layer known as a coal seam.
What is law of superpostion?
In geology, the law of superposition states that in any undisturbed sequence of rocks that are deposited in layers, the oldest layers are on the bottom. Each layer is younger than the layer below it.
What sedimentary gives info about past conditions of?
Sedimentary rocks are laid down one layer at a time. The layers give information on how the rocks formed.
How does stratification develop in sedimentary rocks?
Stratification is the build up of layers. In sedimentary rocks, the sediments keeps building on the rock and eventually forms a layer.
What are photoshop layers?
Layers are pictures stacked one to another, Layers can contain transparent pixels so you can see through Layer above what is on Layer below.
Why can only sedimentary rocks contain in tact fossils?
Sedimentary rocks form three horizontal layers: strata, singular and stratum. The organisms that fall into the sedimentary rocks, will then be fossilized in each layer.
The what of water and the top layer of what press the bottom layers tightly together to form what rocks?
The ____ of water and the top layer of ___ press together to form sedimentary rocks.
