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What rock cycle process causes many sedimentary rocks to have visible layers?
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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.
What are rocks that have visible layers and elongated mineral grains?
Maybe Sedimentary Rocks?
Why are sedimentary rocks formed in layers?
Sedimentation of transported weathered and eroded material is continuous, cyclical, or event based. New sediments are deposited on top of existing sediments, forming layers that may be visible in a sedimentary rock body.
In layers of undisturbed sedimentary rock the oldest rocks are on the?
Factors such as wind, ice, and warder contribute to sedimentary build up. As this occurs older layers of sedimentary rock are driven lower while newer layers replace them closer to the surface.
Can Layers and layers of dirt that is pressed down form into sedimentary rock?
Yes.
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.
How can grains of sand become part of sedimentary rock?
the compaction and heat under the layers of the Earth causes this process to occur
What are rocks that have visible layers and elongated mineral grains?
Maybe Sedimentary Rocks?
What is the process called in which sedimentary rocks are in arranged in layers?
stratification
What rock is an old rock that has been exposed to heat and pressure and has no visible layers?
sedimentary rock
Why is the Vishnu schist visible at earths surface?
The Vishnu Schist was exposed when sedimentary layers above it were eroded
What do you call the layers in sedimentary rock?
Sedimentary rock layers. your welcome
Why are sedimentary rocks formed in layers?
Sedimentation of transported weathered and eroded material is continuous, cyclical, or event based. New sediments are deposited on top of existing sediments, forming layers that may be visible in a sedimentary rock body.
What are the layers found in sedimentary rocks called?
The layers in sedimentary rocks are called strata.
Process in which sedimentary is deposited in layers?
temperature and time or deposition and melting or collection and transportation or time and pressure
What causes the different colors in sedimentary rock?
Minerals cause the layers - each mineral has a certain color (and hardness).
What rocks is formed in layers?
Sedimentary rock, like limestone, is formed in layers.
