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Why do scientists look to sedimentary rocks when studying the history of the Earth?
The vast majority of fossils are found in sedimentary rock.
Rocks formed from weathered debris from preexisisting rocks are called?
They are called clastic sedimentary rocks.
What is the physical processes that are important in transforming sedimentary rock into metamorphic rocks?
The physical processes important in transforming sedimentary rocks to metamorphic rocks are, Pressure, Temperature, Stress, Depth of burial and Metasomatism.
Which dating method enables scientists to measure or estimate the absolute age of sedimentary rock?
Radiometric dating of igneous rocks that relate to the sedimentary rock
Which property is more important for each sedimentary rock type?
Grain size is more important for determining the classification of clastic sedimentary rocks, such as sandstone or shale. Composition is more important for determining the classification of chemical sedimentary rocks, such as limestone or rock salt. Layering is more important for identifying the structure of sedimentary rocks, such as bedding in sandstone or shale.
What is special about a sedimentary rock?
Nothing. Scientists have reached consensus that there is absolutely nothing important or special about sedimentary rock. Sedimentary rocks are barely even rocks. Some scientists are pushing to have sedimentary rocks declassified as rocks, and reclassified as extraneous matter.
Why have sedimentary rocks been very important to scientists who study how living things have changed over the ages?
The vast majority of fossils are found in sedimentary rocks. Fossils are they key to understanding what living things used to be like.
Why do scientists look to sedimentary rocks when studying the history of the Earth?
The vast majority of fossils are found in sedimentary rock.
Rocks formed from weathered debris from preexisisting rocks are called?
They are called clastic sedimentary rocks.
Why have sedimentary rocks been very important to scientist who study how living things have changed over the ages?
Sedimentary rocks provide a rich source of fossils that preserve evidence of past life forms. By studying these fossils, scientists can track the evolution and diversity of living things over time. Additionally, sedimentary rocks help scientists reconstruct ancient environments and understand the conditions in which these organisms lived.
What is the physical processes that are important in transforming sedimentary rock into metamorphic rocks?
The physical processes important in transforming sedimentary rocks to metamorphic rocks are, Pressure, Temperature, Stress, Depth of burial and Metasomatism.
What do scientists classify rocks into what one of the three main categories by?
Scientists classify rocks into three main categories - sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic - based on how they are formed. Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and solidification of sediments, igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, and metamorphic rocks are formed from the alteration of existing rocks through heat and pressure.
How are sedimentary rock layers used be scientists to learn about the past?
plant and animal fossils are most often found in layers of sedimentary rocks
Which dating method enables scientists to measure or estimate the absolute age of sedimentary rock?
Radiometric dating of igneous rocks that relate to the sedimentary rock
Which property is more important for each sedimentary rock type?
Grain size is more important for determining the classification of clastic sedimentary rocks, such as sandstone or shale. Composition is more important for determining the classification of chemical sedimentary rocks, such as limestone or rock salt. Layering is more important for identifying the structure of sedimentary rocks, such as bedding in sandstone or shale.
How are sedimentary rocks important to human knowledge?
Sedimentary rocks are composed of layers, and show how layers have built up over time. Hope this helps!
What has the author Sam Boggs written?
Sam Boggs has written: 'Petrology of sedimentary rocks' -- subject(s): Sedimentary Rocks 'Petrology of sedimentary rocks' -- subject(s): Rocks, Sedimentary, Sedimentary Rocks
