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What is it called when sediments are forced together?
When sediments are forced together and become compacted and cemented, it forms a sedimentary rock through a process called lithification.
Is water is gradually expelled from compacting clay and mud sediments?
Yes, water is gradually expelled from compacting clay and mud sediments as the particles are forced closer together. This process, known as dewatering, occurs due to the pressure of overlying sediments and results in the consolidation of the sediment layer.
What is compaction and cementation?
Compaction does not necessarily cause materials to stick together. Cementation is more like having a binding material between the layers. Even compaction CAN result in binding together of materials such as sandstone.
What process brings the sediments and water into the mantle?
Subduction is the process where tectonic plates collide, causing one plate to be forced deep into the Earth's mantle. This movement carries sediments and water from the Earth's surface into the mantle. The sediments and water can then influence mantle dynamics and geological processes.
What is it called when 2 plates are forced together forming a mountain?
When two tectonic plates are forced together, it creates a convergent plate boundary, where one plate is forced beneath the other in a process called subduction. The pressure and friction between the plates cause the Earth's crust to fold and uplift, leading to the formation of mountain ranges.
What is the origin of sedimentary rocks?
Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and cementation of sediments such as sand, silt, and clay. These sediments are typically eroded from pre-existing rocks and transported by water, wind, or ice before being deposited and lithified into sedimentary rock over time.
What is the meaning of compress?
Capable of being pressed together or forced into a narrower compass, as an elastic or spongy substance.
Can oxygen be forced into water under pressure?
Yes, oxygen can be forced into water under pressure through a process called oxygenation. This is often done in water treatment facilities or aquariums to increase the oxygen levels in the water for aquatic organisms.
When two nuclei of light elements are forced together at extremely high temperature what happens?
When two nuclei of light elements are forced together at extremely high temperature, they can undergo nuclear fusion, releasing a large amount of energy in the process. This is the same process that powers the sun and other stars.
To squeeze the particles closer together?
Under the influence of external pressure the particles are forced together. Under the particles' own gravitational force the particles come together. Technically speaking there must be an external force to bring the particles of matter together. Another point to be noted is that when the particles moves so close to together that it crosses its critical mass a black hole is developed. But not always.
What are area where air is pushed together in vibrations called?
Areas where air is pushed together in vibrations are called compression zones. In these zones, air particles are forced closer together, leading to an increase in air pressure.
Does high pressure have tightly packed monecules?
I wouldn't think of it like that. High pressure indicates that there is more air entering an area than is able to leave. With a system of high pressure, you typically get converging air high up in the atmosphere which is forced downward, so that at the surface there is a lot of air sinking and trying to spread out, creating higher pressure.
