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Clastic sedimentary rock.
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What happens when sedimentery rock is lithified?
the sediment is loosened
Rock type that is formed when sediment is lithified?
Sedimentary rock can be formed from lithified sediments.
Does coal represent sediment?
No coral is NOT sediment. Coral SAND is a sediment but the coral itself is a living organism - if buried and lithified, the coral becomes a fossil.
Are sand pebbles water and plaster mixed together an igneous metamorphic or sedimentary rock?
At this point they are none of the above. They are sediment. If lithified they will form sedimentary rock.
What 2 processes that cause sediment to be lithified into solid sedimentary rock?
The processes that cause sediment to be lithified into solid sedimentary rock are compaction and cementation. Compaction occurs when the weight of overlying sediment squeezes the grains together, reducing pore space. Cementation happens when minerals in pore spaces precipitate and bind the sediment grains together.
What is a consolidated rock called?
A consolidated rock is called a "lithified" rock. This means that loose sediment has been compacted and cemented together to form a solid rock mass.
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 can transform igneous rock into sedimentary rock?
Igneous rock can become sedimentary if it is weathered into sediment and then lithified.
Lithified detritus forms which kind of sedimentary rock?
Lithified detritus forms sedimentary rocks known as clastic rocks. These rocks are composed of fragments of pre-existing rocks or minerals, which have been physically weathered and transported before being deposited and compacted into a solid rock. Examples include sandstone, shale, and conglomerate.
Examples of lithified sediment?
Some examples of lithified sediment are sandstone, shale, and limestone. Sandstone forms from grains of sand compacted together over time, while shale is formed from compacted clay and silt particles. Limestone is made predominantly of calcite that has accumulated and solidified in marine environments.
Is a sediment a form of carbon?
yes a sediment is a form of carbon
How can a metamorphic rock be changed into a sedimentary?
A metamorphic rock can be changed into a sedimentary rock through the process of weathering and erosion. This involves the breakdown of the existing rock into sediment particles, which are then transported and deposited in layers. Over time, these layers of sediment can become compacted and cemented together to form a new sedimentary rock.
