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How can one type of rock become another type of rock how is it possible?
The Rock Cycle.
What type of fine rock is formed from lava?
eventually it cools and turns into an Igneous rock formation.
What type of rock forms when small grains of rock are pressed together and become cemented?
A Clastic Sedimentary rock.
What type of rock can form fossils?
a lot of rocks can sometimes can become a fossils. igneous rock
Can any type of rock become another type of rock?
No. A similar rock could be formed, but some characteristics would be altered.
When rocks are subjected to weathering and erosion at the earth's surface what type of rock do they eventually become?
they die
When marine organisms die their shells eventually become what rock?
They can become sedimentary rock, most likely limestone.
How can one type of rock become another type of rock how is it possible?
The Rock Cycle.
Can sedimentary rock change into sediments?
Absolutely. And eventually they can become a part of a new sedimentary rock.
What type of rock can become sedimentary?
Any type of rock, igneous, metamorphic or sedimentary, can become eroded and re-deposited and cemented together to become a new sedimentary rock.
Can any type of rock become a metamorphic rock?
yes
What type of rock does quartz become after metaphism?
It becomes igneous rock
When igneous rocks are exposed on Earth's surface and undergo weathering they eventually become which rock?
The sediments from the weathering could become part of a sedimentary rock formation.
What type of fine rock is formed from lava?
eventually it cools and turns into an Igneous rock formation.
Can a metamorphic rock break in half then one half turns into a igneous rock and the other into a sedimentary rock?
The only way a metamorphic rock can become a sedimentary rock is if it is eroded and the pieces settle in a body of water and eventually become sedimentary rock. A whole piece of metamorphic rock is never going to become , by itself, a piece of sedimentary rock.
How does igneous rock change to metamorphic rock?
Metamorphic rock which is exposed to increasing heat and pressure from various sources can eventually melt. If this melt then solidifies, it has become igneous rock.
What types of rocks can become sedimentary rock?
Any type of rock, igneous, metamorphic or sedimentary, can become eroded and re-deposited and cemented together to become a new sedimentary rock.
