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What is layers of sediment forming at the bottom of the ocean called?
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The law that states the the oldest layers of sediment will be located on the bottom is called?
superpostion
Where are the oldest layers of sediments located?
The oldest layers of undisturbed sediment are at the bottom.
The squeezing of layers of sediment is called?
compaction
Which thick layers of sediment press down on the layers beneath them is called?
:D
The process by which thick layers or sediment press down on the layers beneath them is called?
This process is called compaction.
What is the layer of sediment called?
It is called sedimentation.
The law that states the the oldest layers of sediment will be located on the bottom is called?
superpostion
The law that states that the oldest layers of sediment will be located on the bottom is called .?
superpostion
In stratified layers of layers of sedimentary what is it called when sediment settles on the bottom and the large grains settle on top?
Reverse Grading.
Where are the oldest layers of sediments located?
The oldest layers of undisturbed sediment are at the bottom.
The squeezing of layers of sediment is called?
compaction
Which thick layers of sediment press down on the layers beneath them is called?
:D
The process by which thick layers or sediment press down on the layers beneath them is called?
This process is called compaction.
The process in which thick layers of sediment press down on the layers beneath them is called?
compaction
How do layers change into rocks?
Sediment layers are squeezed from above by the weight of overlying sediment, causing compaction. Compaction squeezes out air and water between the sediment particles. Minerals form as the air and water is squeezed out, cementing the particles together, and forming sedimentary rock.
How do rock layers change?
Sediment layers are squeezed from above by the weight of overlying sediment, causing compaction. Compaction squeezes out air and water between the sediment particles. Minerals form as the air and water is squeezed out, cementing the particles together, and forming sedimentary rock.
How is weathering related to the formation of sedimentary rocks?
Weathering is the breaking down of existing rock into smaller pieces that are transported by erosion to a place of deposition, which can lead to compaction and cementation--two processes necessary in the formation of sedimentary rock.
