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When sediment is deposited in layers what rock is formed?
sedimentary
What is organic sedimentary?
a rock formed by unconsolidated sediment deposited in layers
When sediment is deposited in layers and compacted?
...sedimentary rock is formed. OR ...strata is formed. Try either.
What is the layer of sediment called?
It is called sedimentation.
What is the Process is which sediment is deposited in layers?
Deposition
What is process in which sediment is deposited in layers?
Deposition
When sediment is deposited in layers than compacted what is formed?
When sediment is deposited in layers and then compacted, sedimentary rock is formed. The weight of the overlying layers compresses the sediment, causing it to harden and eventually turn into solid rock over time.
What step of the rock cycle creates the sediment from which sedimentary rock is formed?
Weathering and erosion of existing rocks break them down into sediment, which is then transported and deposited in layers. Over time, these layers are compacted and cemented to form sedimentary rock.
Why is rock gypsum a sedimentary rock?
Gypsum is a mineral that was formed by layers of sediment , fine particles, that were deposited over a period of time, and then subjected to geologic forces.
What is sediment deposited by wind in layers called?
loess/dunes or aeolian deposits
how rock layers are deposited?
Scientists know that gravity cause sediment to be deposite.
What is the process in which sediment is deposited in layers is called?
The process in which sediment is deposited in layers is called sedimentation. This occurs when particles settle out of a transporting medium, such as water or wind, and accumulate over time to form distinct layers of sediment.
