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When sedimentary rock is formed what is the process called when the grains join?
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∙ 13y ago
Lithification.
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How are rocks and grains different?
rocks are formed from grains and grains are small and the rocks are big. Sedimentary rocks are formed when grains or sediments are compacted together.
How could a sedimentary rock provide evidence that a rock cycle exists?
The Rock cycle is a process whereby all types of rock are formed then eroded and "recycled" through different depositional processes. Sedimentary rocks can provide evidence that the rock cycle exists by looking at it under a microscope. Sedimentary rocks are formed by the lithification of grains of different sizes shapes and compositions. By detemining the compositions of the grains within a sedimentary rock through a petrographic microscope or through a scanning electron microscope (SEM) then it can be seen that some grains are composed of minerals that are solely igneous in origin. Likewise, sedimentary rocks can be metamorphosed to form meta-sediments.
What is the common name for sandstone?
The common name for sandstone - is sandstone. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock formed from grains of sand.
What is mechanically formed sedimentary rock?
Rocks formed by accumulation of materials from other rocks which are cemented together. Eg: sandstones formed from sand grains, granite made up of quartz.
How do the rock fragments formed by weathering become rounded grains?
Sedimentary rocks are formed from the rock fragments that are made when a rock is eroed. Theese rock fragments are transported (carried away) from the rock face, usually by streams or rivers. As they are transported by the water, the rock fragments knock against each other and wear away. When they become very small they are called grains
What are Rocks called that are formed from fragments and mineral grains?
Sedimentary Rocks
How are rocks and grains different?
rocks are formed from grains and grains are small and the rocks are big. Sedimentary rocks are formed when grains or sediments are compacted together.
What is a type of sedimentary rock that is formed from compressed sand?
Compressed and cemented sand is called sandstone.
What occurs when the weight of overlying sediment forces the sediment grains to fuse?
A sedimentary rock is formed.
How could a sedimentary rock provide evidence that the rock cycle exist?
The Rock cycle is a process whereby all types of rock are formed then eroded and "recycled" through different depositional processes. Sedimentary rocks can provide evidence that the rock cycle exists by looking at it under a microscope. Sedimentary rocks are formed by the lithification of grains of different sizes shapes and compositions. By detemining the compositions of the grains within a sedimentary rock through a petrographic microscope or through a scanning electron microscope (SEM) then it can be seen that some grains are composed of minerals that are solely igneous in origin. Likewise, sedimentary rocks can be metamorphosed to form meta-sediments.
How could a sedimentary rock provide evidence that a rock cycle exists?
The Rock cycle is a process whereby all types of rock are formed then eroded and "recycled" through different depositional processes. Sedimentary rocks can provide evidence that the rock cycle exists by looking at it under a microscope. Sedimentary rocks are formed by the lithification of grains of different sizes shapes and compositions. By detemining the compositions of the grains within a sedimentary rock through a petrographic microscope or through a scanning electron microscope (SEM) then it can be seen that some grains are composed of minerals that are solely igneous in origin. Likewise, sedimentary rocks can be metamorphosed to form meta-sediments.
What is the glue that holds sedimentary grains together called?
The glue is called chocolate munchies
What is the common name for sandstone?
The common name for sandstone - is sandstone. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock formed from grains of sand.
Which type of rock is formed when loose grains of other rock are consolidated by time and pressure?
Sedimentary rock, though that category also includes rocks formed when a cementing material precipitates out of groundwater between the grains.
Is sedimentary rock sandy?
Not necessarily. There is a special class of sedmentary rocks, called sandstones, which are dominated by sand-sized grains. Other sedimentary rocks, such as shale, contain much finer grains.
What is mechanically formed sedimentary rock?
Rocks formed by accumulation of materials from other rocks which are cemented together. Eg: sandstones formed from sand grains, granite made up of quartz.
Is sandstone igneous or sedimentary or metamorphic?
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock which is made up of sand grains which have been compressed to form a rock that has very weak bonds holding the grains together. The grains themselves can be igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic depending on which rock the grains were eroded from.
