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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 processes must a sedimentary rock go through to become a metamorphic rock?
what processes must sedimentary rock go through to become a metamorphic rock
Are pebbles classified as a sedimentary rocks?
No. If it has rounded pebbles, it's probably called conglomerate, a sedimentary rock containing rounded rock fragments from 3/4" to 6' in diameter that may have a sandy matrix. Sandstone is made up of much smaller grains.
What is 431801 rounded to four significant digits?
The first four digits are the ones to stay; the rest become zeros and become "unsignificant". 431,801 rounded becomes 431,800.
Why is that igneous rock must always become sedimentary rock?
It doesn't have to. Most rocks exposed at the surface will erode and become sedimentary, but igneous rock that is underground can be remelted and become another igneous rock, or can become metamorphic.
What is the symbol for Rock-Tenn Company in the NYSE?
The symbol for Rock-Tenn Company in the NYSE is: RKT.
In what year did Rock-Tenn Company - RKT - have its IPO?
Rock-Tenn Company (RKT)had its IPO in 1994.
What is the market cap for Rock Tenn Company RKT?
As of July 2014, the market cap for Rock-Tenn Company (RKT) is $7,398,305,486.04.
Are there big nuggets of gold in rocks?
A nugget is gold that has weathered out of rock. Resistant to weathering, but malleable, the gold weathered from rock will tend to become rounded, taking the shape of a nugget. Although gold can be found in association with existing rock in situ, it will not have the characteristic rounded shape of a nugget.
What kind of rock is composed of rounded rock fragments?
A conglomerate, classified by rounded rock fragments larger than 2cm compacted and cemented into a rock.
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
Why does rock tend to become rounded?
A lot of rocks have sat in water at one time or another, and flowing water erodes minerals, giving rocks a smooth, rounded shape over time.
How does weathering affect a rock after a rock is rounded?
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Why do many rocks become rounded?
Erosion and weathering will cause rocks to become rounded.
What is the birth name of John Tenn?
John Tenn's birth name is John Joseph Tenn.
When rocks are compressed do they fragment and become jagged or rounded?
They fragment and become jagged, they become rounded by means of water erosion, which is why rounded rocks are found by rivers, creeks, etc.
How do you abreveate Tennessee?
Tenn.
