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It is made up of fragments and particles of rock called detritus that has been worn from existing rock by abrasion, erosion and weathering. Detritus is then transported by streams and rivers into lakes and oceans where it can form sediment and the process of forming sedimentary rock begins again.
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What is a detrital sedimentary rock made up of clay-sized particles that require no cementation to hold together?
Shale
How are detrital chemical and biochemical sedimentary rocks different?
Detrital rocks are composed of rock particles, chemical sedimentary rocks are composed of precipitated minerals.Examples:Detrital or clastic rocks:ConglomerateBrecciaSandstoneShaleChemical sedimentary rocks:Rock saltSome limestonesRock gypsumWhat_is_the_difference_between_detrital_and_chemical_sedimentary_rock
Is mudstone a Metamorphic rock?
Mudstone is the fine grained sedimentary rock that were clays or muds originally.
A sedimentary rock made up of fragments of other rocks such as Breccia is?
A sedimentary rock made up of rock fragments or particles of other rocks is called 'clastic'.
What kind of rock is made up of layers?
Sedimentary Rock is made up of layers of different rocks.
Is the crust made up of rock?
Yes. The crust is made of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock.
What sedimentary rock made up of rock fragments with sharp edges?
breccia
What are the Himalayas made of?
Mount Everest is made up of sedimentary rocks.
What is a sedimentary conglomerate rock?
rock made up of big pieces cemented together (sedimentary-pieces, conglomerate-big pieces)
Is limestone an example of a calsitic sedimentary rock?
Yes, Limestone is a calcitic sedimentary rock. Its mostly made up of Calcium Carbonate.
Sedimentary rock made up of the remains of living things?
Organic sedimentary rock is comprised of the remains of once living organisms.
Which group of rocks does shale sandstone and limestone belong to?
it is a course-graind sediment and it belongs to the group of sediments that make up sedimentary rocks. Sand makes sandstones.
