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What are sedmentary rocks?

well .; sedimentary rocks are the type of rock that is formed by SEDIMENTATION of material at the Earth's surface and within bodies of water !.


What are sedmentary rocks subtype?

metaphorfic subgroup


Sedimentary rocks that formed organically typically contain what?

Sedimentary rocks that formed organically typically contain calcite. Fossils are most likely to be found in sedimentary rocks.


How many rocks did you classify as sedmentary?

sedimentary rocks are those which have been eroded from the earth and have had layers of mud and other rock put ontop of them, these then could create fossils. Some sedimentary rocks are such as limestone, mudstone, slate and marble.


How is a sedmentary rock form?

sediment gets compressed together over long periodsmof time and with heat they get compacted into rocks


What kind of rock are fossils formed in?

sedimentary rocks.


What type of rock is formed from fossils?

sedimentary rocks


What are sedmentary rocks from distinctive layers called?

VOCA


Sedimentary rocks are the only rocks that can potentially contain what?

Fossils. Fossils are traces or remains of ancient organisms that are often found preserved in sedimentary rocks. These rocks are formed from the deposition and solidification of sediment over time, providing an ideal environment for the preservation of fossils.


Does igneous sedimentary and metamorphic rocks contain fossils?

No. In general, there are no fossils in igneous or metamorphic rocks, because the high heat and pressure involved would destroy any fossils. Fossils are almost always found in sedimentary rock.


Why do rock fossils form in sedimentary rock and not in igneous rock-?

Fossils are formed in sedimentary rock because the rock is formed at temperatures that do not destroy the fossils like the igneous rocks would.


What are forming fossils?

Fossils are formed in sedimentary rocks, which has multiple layers to show the level of soil back then.