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The origin of sedimentary rock is the deposit of sediments. So it is basically many different sediments that have been compacted and under pressure forced together.

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Sedimentary rocks are formed by the deposition of material at the Earth's surface and within bodies of water.

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What type of rock can fossils occur in?

Fossils occur in, or can be found in sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks of a sedimentary origin.


Rocks formed from weathered debris from preexisisting rocks are called?

They are called clastic sedimentary rocks.


Are sedimentary rocked by the weathering of other rocks?

Clastic sedimentary rocks are formed by the weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction and cementation of other rocks. Chemical sedimentary rocks however may be precipitated directly from saturated solutions (examples incldue the evaporitic rocks and certain types of carbonates such as oolitic limestones). Some other sedimentary rocks may be biogenic in origin (such as the linmestones that are formed of coral reefs).


Are sedimentary rocks classified tofoliated sedimentary rocks?

Metamorphic rocks are classified by foliation or lack there of, not sedimentary rocks. They are classified into Clastic Sedimentary, and Chemical Sedimentary.


Can clastic rocks be sedimentary rocks?

No, the Grand Canyon is a river valley eroded into rock - as such it is an absence of rock. However the rocks through which the river has eroded are, in the main, of sedimentary origin.

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What kinds of rocks did the sand come from at Great Sand Dunes?

Sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks of sedimentary origin.


What type of rock can fossils occur in?

Fossils occur in, or can be found in sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks of a sedimentary origin.


In what type of rocks could you find fossils?

Fossils are principally found in sedimentary rocks and also in some metamorphic rocks of sedimentary origin.


What mean by provenance of sedimentary rock?

The word provenance means origin or birth that is start from where the sedimentary rocks are formed.


Rocks formed from weathered debris from preexisisting rocks are called?

They are called clastic sedimentary rocks.


How is sedimatary rocks classified?

Sedimentary Rocks are classified based on some criterials, such as Origin and Mode of formation. Sedimentary Rocks can be classified into 3 as follows; 1. Clastic Sedimentary Rock. eg. Sandstone. 2. Organic Sedimentary Rock. eg. Limestone. 3. Chemical Sedimentary Rock. eg. Gypsum.


Are sedimentary rocked by the weathering of other rocks?

Clastic sedimentary rocks are formed by the weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction and cementation of other rocks. Chemical sedimentary rocks however may be precipitated directly from saturated solutions (examples incldue the evaporitic rocks and certain types of carbonates such as oolitic limestones). Some other sedimentary rocks may be biogenic in origin (such as the linmestones that are formed of coral reefs).


Are sedimentary rocks classified tofoliated sedimentary rocks?

Metamorphic rocks are classified by foliation or lack there of, not sedimentary rocks. They are classified into Clastic Sedimentary, and Chemical Sedimentary.


Can clastic rocks be sedimentary rocks?

No, the Grand Canyon is a river valley eroded into rock - as such it is an absence of rock. However the rocks through which the river has eroded are, in the main, of sedimentary origin.


Are sedimentary rock formed by the weathering of other rocks?

Clastic sedimentary rocks are formed by the weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction and cementation of other rocks. Chemical sedimentary rocks however may be precipitated directly from saturated solutions (examples incldue the evaporitic rocks and certain types of carbonates such as oolitic limestones). Some other sedimentary rocks may be biogenic in origin (such as the linmestones that are formed of coral reefs).


What has the author John R L Allen written?

John R. L. Allen has written: 'Sedimentary structures' -- subject(s): Rocks, Sedimentary, Sedimentary Rocks, Sedimentation and deposition 'A review of the origin and characteristics of recent alluvial sediments'


Are sedimentary rocks formed from fragments of other rocks chemical sedimentary rocks?

No. The rocks you describe are clastic or detrital sedimentary rocks.