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When rock fragments get compressed and hardened to form layers of rocks they are known as?
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metamorphic rocks
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When rock fragments get compressed and hardend to form layer of rock they are known as?
metamorphic rocks
Sedimentary rock made from layers of dead plans is called?
If the layer is of dead plants, it is a compressed layer known as a coal seam.
Are compressed layers of sedimentary rocks known as intrusions?
No. Intrusions are used to describe the process and resulting structure where igneous rocks force there way into or between pre-existing rock formations.
How many layers does Mercury have?
Jupiter has 3 layers of clouds.
What is the buckling of rock layers known as?
The buckling of rock layers is known as folding. Please see the related link.
When rock fragments get compressed and hardend to form layer of rock they are known as?
metamorphic rocks
What kinds of rocks are simular to layers of cake?
A rock composed of compressed layers (sometimes resembling a cake) are known as sedimentary.
Sedimentary rock made from layers of dead plans is called?
If the layer is of dead plants, it is a compressed layer known as a coal seam.
What is the name for weathered rock fragments?
Weathered rock fragments are known as sediment.
Are compressed layers of sedimentary rocks known as intrusions?
No. Intrusions are used to describe the process and resulting structure where igneous rocks force there way into or between pre-existing rock formations.
Broken pieces of what types of rock are deposited into layers and cemented together to form?
All types of rock can fragment, and with time, the fragments become deposited in layers which can become buried, then through heat and pressure become cemented together to form a material known as Cliche, which in turn can fuse together through heat and pressure to become what is known as Conglomerate.
Protein-specifying fragments are known as?
They are called exons.
What is a cinder volcanos?
A cinder cone volcano is mainly composed of solid fragments. These solid fragments are known as tephra (TEHfruh) and include fragments of volcanic rock or lava. These fragments range in size from tiny particles to huge boulders.
How many layers does Mercury have?
Jupiter has 3 layers of clouds.
What is the buckling of rock layers known as?
The buckling of rock layers is known as folding. Please see the related link.
Hardened deposits of cholesterol that accumulate in the structure that stores bile are known as?
gallstones
Fragments of unmelted rocks that are sometimes incorporated in magma are known as?
xenoliths
