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How do Sedimentary rocks formed and what are they made of?
Sedimantary RocksThese rocks are formed from th ehot lavaJk jk i was bored i dont reall know what they mean and i real HATE STAaR
What are two things that sediments may change to?
sedimentary rocks and metamorphic
When a glacier stops moving forward what may deposited in front of it?
A mass of rocks and sediment is left as the glacier retreats, forming what is known as moraine.
What are the dissolved particles in water?
We find that organic and/or inorganic sediments are laid down in water. These sediments are insoluble materials that are transported to the place where they are deposited in a process called (you guessed it) deposition. Materials dissolved in the water (soluble material, like salts and other minerals) may be laid down if the water is evaporated off over time.The sediments that are laid down in water are known as fluvial (deposited in rivers and streams) and lucustrine (lake) sediments.
What is A large boulder that is left behind by a glacier and deposited among rocks of a different type is called?
The rock is called a glacial erratic when it is left behind by a glacier, and is of a completely different material composition than the rocks on which it was deposited.
Are rocks sediments?
Technically rocks are not sediments, rather sediments are derived from weathered rock material. These sediments may conslidate and form rocks such as sandstones and mudstones, which include shales and siltstones. This variety of rock types is of sedimentary origin. Other types of rocks are formed by igneous and or metamorphic processes. Hope that answers your question.
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.
How do Sedimentary rocks formed and what are they made of?
Sedimantary RocksThese rocks are formed from th ehot lavaJk jk i was bored i dont reall know what they mean and i real HATE STAaR
What types of rocks contain fossils?
Igneous rocks and most metamorphic rocks, of an igneous origin.
What are two things that sediments may change to?
sedimentary rocks and metamorphic
What are three things that the sediments in sedimentary rocks may be made of?
quartz, garnet and rutile.
What is the process by which sedimentary rocks are arranged in layers?
Each layer is deposited over time as the environment changes over millions of years. The process is deposition of differing sediments, forming strata. When buried at great pressure, the rock is formed, and the strata are evident. Layers may also be caused by lamination of the sediments or through mineral banding (especially in sandstones).
Do rocks grow?
Rock formations can become larger with the addition and lithification of sediments. Extrusive rock formations can become larger with the addition of solidifying lava. Dripstone becomes larger as additional mineral is deposited. Geodes may become heavier as minerals form on their interior surfaces.
When is sediment deposited in bodies of water?
We use the term deposition to describe the process by which sediment is laid down in a body of water. The sediment is said to have been deposited at the bottom of the body of water, and more may follow to build a layer of sediment.
What is a rock and how it is form?
A sedimentary rock is formed from sediments, that is particles of preexisting rocks that have been broken down by weathering process and transported to new locations by water, ice or wind. The sediments accumulate over time as layers deposited parallel to the Earth's surface and, as they become buried by overlying deposits, they harden to form rock - sedimentary rock. During their deposition process, they may include burrows, shells or bones of living creatures and these become fossils as the sediments harden.
What is a rock and how is it formed?
A sedimentary rock is formed from sediments, that is particles of preexisting rocks that have been broken down by weathering process and transported to new locations by water, ice or wind. The sediments accumulate over time as layers deposited parallel to the Earth's surface and, as they become buried by overlying deposits, they harden to form rock - sedimentary rock. During their deposition process, they may include burrows, shells or bones of living creatures and these become fossils as the sediments harden.
What is the result of the processes of weathering and erosion?
a rock that has changed into one or more new compounds...............:-)hismejohnThe result of chemical weathering is breakdown of rocks and soils.
