Sedimentary rocks have flat layers.
Slate is a fine-grained gray, green, or blue metamorphic rock that is easily flattened. The splitting of slate into flat layers illustrates its foliation.
Strata refers to the individual layers in sedimentary rock. On occassion, igneous rock can also demonstrate stratification.
Sedimentary rocks, such as shale or sandstone, often break into flat pieces because they are made up of layers of deposited materials that can easily separate along planes of weakness.
what causes a rock to break into many layers. DOES WATER
Mudstone is a type of sedimentary rock that is composed primarily of fine-grained mud or clay particles. It forms in low-energy environments such as lakes, swamps, and deep marine basins. Mudstone is characterized by its ability to break into thin, flat layers and its dull, smooth texture.
Rase
Foliated rock
Rase
Foliated rock has parallel layers.
metamorphic
Sedimentary rock.
That would be sedimentary rock, and (honorable mention) occasionally metamorphic rock.
The sedimentary rock formed from tiny particles of clay in thin, flat layers is called shale. I hope this was helpful:)
Most rock layers (and ALL sedimentary layers) start out flat. Folding changes the angle of lie (even to perpendicular and beyond).
The sedimentary rock formed from tiny particles of clay in thin, flat layers is called shale. I hope this was helpful:)
Lime
plateau