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What type of rock is formed when layers of loose materials and compacted?
That process, of itself, does not form a particular "type" of rock. what it produces is rock "strata" where the rock involved could be igneous or sedimentary in origin.
What sedimentary rock is formed form layers of clay compacted very tightly together?
This is Shale, a Sedimentary rock.
Which rock form in layers from small pieces of rock minerals or dead origanisms?
Sedimentary rock
What rock formed in layers?
sedimentary rock
What can organic sedimentary rock formed from layers of bones and shells form?
Limestone
What is the process by which layers of sedimentary rock are formed?
The process by which layers of sedimentary rock are formed is called strata.
Where can strata can be found sedimentary rock or igneous rock?
Sedimentary Rock. Strata is layers of sedimentary rock that form from the deposition of sediment.
What type of rock is formed when layers of loose materials and compacted?
That process, of itself, does not form a particular "type" of rock. what it produces is rock "strata" where the rock involved could be igneous or sedimentary in origin.
What does hardened layers of sediments form?
A sedimentary rock
Where do several sedimentary rock layers form?
Over Ancient Rock
Can Layers and layers of dirt that is pressed down form into sedimentary rock?
Yes.
What do you call the layers in sedimentary rock?
Sedimentary rock layers. your welcome
What kinds of layers does sedimentary rock generally form?
Bedrock
What sedimentary rock is formed form layers of clay compacted very tightly together?
This is Shale, a Sedimentary rock.
Which rock form in layers from small pieces of rock minerals or dead origanisms?
Sedimentary rock
Can metamorphic rock form from sedimentary rocks?
Yes. A sedimentary rock, over time, can become buried under layers of newer rock. The heat and pressure from being in between layers of old and new rock, will change it from sedimentary to metamorphic.
What rocks is formed in layers?
Sedimentary rock, like limestone, is formed in layers.
