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A single layer with consistent characteristics is referred to as a stratum.
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∙ 12y agoLayers of rocks are known as strata so the term for the layering would be 'Sedimentary Stratification'. Other related terms for 'layering' may include banding or lamination, if the layers occur within a single rock bed.
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∙ 14y agostratification: (noun) Formation or deposition of layers, as of rock or sediments
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∙ 11y agostrata,compacion.and other stuff also when the sediments go down to the sea bed all the sediments make compacion then after a milion years.........walla! sedimental rocks
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∙ 9y agoStratification
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∙ 11y agofoliated
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∙ 11y agostrata
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What is called when organisms are trapped in sedimentary rock?
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...
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.
Where is the youngest layer of sedimentary rock found?
On the top
What feature is formed when a sedimentary rock overlies a nonsedimentary rock layer?
Unconformity
When forming a sedimentary rock the layer that is deposited first is the?
soil
What is the name of the bottom rock layer?
The bottom layer of a sedimentary rock is called the basal layer. This layer is considered the coarsest in the rock.
When a layer or several layers are missing from a rock-layer what is this called?
Unconformity= break in sedimentary rock record
What layer is sedimentary rock in?
sedimentary layer ㅡㅡ
What is a layer of sedimentary?
a layer of rock
What is called when organisms are trapped in sedimentary rock?
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...
What sedimentary rock is formed from thin layer of clay compacted very tightly together?
This is Shale, a Sedimentary rock.
What feature is formed when a sedimentary rock layer overlies a nonsedimentary rock layer?
Unconformity
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 a sedimentary rock that is sometimes formed from sand deposits?
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock formed from layer upon layer of deposited sand which undergoes lithification.
What is the makeup of the youngest layer of sedimentary rock?
Clay
Where is the youngest layer of sedimentary rock found?
On the top
Why do rock fossils form in sedimentary rock and not in igneous rock?
because sedimentary rocks are on the top layer, while igneous rocks are were the magma is
