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when an organism is trapped in sedimentary rock, it will die and the organism will slowly decay, but it won't decay altogether and you get a fossil. the older the fossil is the lower down it will be in a sedimentary layer. that's called superposition...
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What type of rock is a fossil?
A fossil is evidence of an organisms existence, not a type of rock. Most fossils are found in sedimentary rocks.
What type of sedimentary rock is formed from the remains of living things?
Organic sedimentary rock is comprised of the remains of once living organisms.
Which type of rock forms from decaying plants?
Biogenic sedimentary
Why is a sedimentary rock called a sedimentary rock?
Because it was originally a sediment, such as sand or mud, but was then lithified into a rock.
What is layered rock called?
A layered rock is composted of sediments that have been compressed over time, It is called a sedimentary rock.
What type of sedimentary rock is made up of once living organisms?
They are called organic sedimentary rocks, such as coal and chalk.
What kind of sedimentary rock is made from the remains of organisms or fossils?
Clastic sedimentary rocks, like conglomerate and sandstone.
Cemented shells of marine organisms form which kind of sedimentary rock?
Bioclastic sedimentary rock--coquina.
What is sedimentary rock in which the older rocksunless disruptedare on the bottom?
The type of sedimentary rock in which the older rocks, unless disrupted, are on the bottom is called a fossil-rich limestone. This rock contains fossil remains of prehistoric organisms.
Type of rockformed from sediments called?
A rock formed for sedimentary deposits is called a sedimentary rock. A sedimentary rock which has then undergone metamorphism is called a meta-sediment.
What rock is formed from the remains of the living organisms?
sedimentary rock
What type of rock is a fossil?
A fossil is evidence of an organisms existence, not a type of rock. Most fossils are found in sedimentary rocks.
Is organic rock a type of sedimentary rock?
ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCK`s : Is a type of sedimentary rock because sedimentary rock has three types of sedimentary rock called clastic , chemical , and organic sedimentary rock so yes ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCK is a type of sedimentary rock..........................................
Which sedimentary rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of the skeletons and shells of sea organisms?
Coquina is a sedimentary rock fitting that description.
What is small solid particles of material from rocks or organisms which are broken down by erosion or deposition is called?
Sedimentary Rock
A rock formed from living organisms?
Many rocks can contain fossil organisms. Generally speaking, sedimentary rocks are the rock type that contains the most fossil organisms. Coquina, a type of limestone, is formed nearly completely by the shells of marine organisms. And coal is a sedimentary rock composed of the remains of ancient swamp plants.
When plants and animals die what happens to the carbon?
The carbon is ingested by other organisms, remains in the soil, becomes a part of sediments, or could be trapped in future sedimentary rock.
