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Why are sedimentary rocks found as a thin layer covering most of the the continental igneous rocks?
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∙ 15y ago
Sedimentary rocks are the result of broken down igneous rocks so they cover up most of igneous rocks.
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∙ 10y agoSediments or the sources of sediments can change from erosional factors and plate tectonics. The basement ignweous or metamorphic rock could have been uplifted by plate tectonics, then subsided, starting the deposition of sediments which became sedimentary rock.
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∙ 8y agoSedimentary rock is formed over millions of years by the accumulation of certain substances. Sandstone is formed from grains of weathered rock, limestone is formed from the skeletal remains of minute sea creatures, slate is formed from finer muds and clays. Whichever substance formed the layers, put under immense pressure over a very long time, they harden into rock. Upheaval of the sedimentary rock often lifted the layers up from the sea floor and onto land.
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∙ 15y agoErosion of surface features, transportation by wind and water, deposition, and accumulation.
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∙ 14y agoIgneous rocks weather and erode, oceans come and go; both processes have left vast amounts of sediment which can lithify into sedimentary rock, infilling low areas of the continents.
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∙ 13y agothey are found in layers because over the millions of years they have formed over the top of each other and eventually formed a rock
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∙ 8y agoSedimentary rocks are the result of broken down igneous rocks so they cover up most of igneous rocks.
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∙ 10y agodue to constant weathering condition.
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Is feldspar metamorphic igneous or sedimentary?
Feldspar is a mineral. It can be found it sedimentary and metamorphic rocks though.
Where can strata can be found sedimentary rock or igneous rock?
Sedimentary Rock. Strata is layers of sedimentary rock that form from the deposition of sediment.
Is sulfur igneous metamorphic or sedimentary?
No. It is an igneous rock, more specific a volcanic rock. It is essentially sulfur and often found around the craters or necks of volcanos.
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.
What type of rock is found in layers and forms when bits of settles to the bottom of rivers lakes and oceans igneous metamorphic or sedimentary?
Sedimentary
Why sedimentary rocks are found as a veneer covering large areas of continental igneous rock?
Sedimentary rocks are the result of broken down igneous rocks so they cover up most of igneous rocks.
What rocks can pyrite be found in?
Pyrite could be found in any of the three rock types (sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic).
Is labradorite igneous metamorphic or sedimentary?
It is generally igneous, but can be found in metamorphic rocks.
Why are fossil found in sedimentary rocks and not in igneous rocks?
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Is feldspar metamorphic igneous or sedimentary?
Feldspar is a mineral. It can be found it sedimentary and metamorphic rocks though.
What types of rocks are found on the earth?
igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary
What type of rocks are found in Belize?
igneous methamophic sedimentary
What are the materials found in the lithospere?
Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock.
Where can strata can be found sedimentary rock or igneous rock?
Sedimentary Rock. Strata is layers of sedimentary rock that form from the deposition of sediment.
What type of rock can iron pyrite be found in?
igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary
What kind of rocks is rhodochrosite found in?
In Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary rocks.
Do igneous rocks contain evaporites?
No. Evaporites are found in sedimentary rocks.
