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Why is a sedimentary rock called a sedimentary rock?
Because it was originally a sediment, such as sand or mud, but was then lithified into a rock.
What is layered rock called?
A layered rock is composted of sediments that have been compressed over time, It is called a sedimentary rock.
What are sedimentary rocks of weathered rock fragments called?
Sedimentary rocks of weathered rock fragments are called clastic rocks.
Why must water evaporate or be pressed out for sedimentary rock to form?
The expulsion of fluids which occupy the pore spaces in sediments gives way to the precipitation of solid minerals which bind the sedimentary particles together into rock.
Why must water evaporate or be pressed out for sedimentary rock form?
The expulsion of fluids which occupy the pore spaces in sediments gives way to the precipitation of solid minerals which bind the sedimentary particles together into rock.
What is the type of sedimentary rock that forms by precipitation of minerals out of water?
Halite and Gypsum, they are called Evaporites and are both rocks and minerals
What type of sedimentary rock would form in an evaporating desert lake?
Chemical (or non-clastic) sedimentary rock.
Type of rockformed from sediments called?
A rock formed for sedimentary deposits is called a sedimentary rock. A sedimentary rock which has then undergone metamorphism is called a meta-sediment.
Is organic rock a type of sedimentary rock?
ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCK`s : Is a type of sedimentary rock because sedimentary rock has three types of sedimentary rock called clastic , chemical , and organic sedimentary rock so yes ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCK is a type of sedimentary rock..........................................
What changes are involved when mud from a lake bottom turns into a sedimentary rock then into a metamorphic rock?
The sediments on the lake bottom undergo lithification and become sedimentary rock. Further compaction, pressure, and heat turn it into metamorphic rock.
When layers of sediment get squeezed together they make this rock type called?
i think it is limestone It is called sedimentary rock.
Why is a sedimentary rock called a sedimentary rock?
Because it was originally a sediment, such as sand or mud, but was then lithified into a rock.
Sedimentary rock formed from sand?
Sedimentary rock formed from sand is called sandstone.
A sedimentary rock formed from pieces of other rocks is called?
A clastic sedimentary rock.
What sedimentary rock an evaporate used to make plaster?
boy smell like stop sign metal
What is layered rock called?
A layered rock is composted of sediments that have been compressed over time, It is called a sedimentary rock.
What are sedimentary rocks of weathered rock fragments called?
Sedimentary rocks of weathered rock fragments are called clastic rocks.
