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Sedimentary rocks are types of rock that are formed by the deposit of material at the Earth's surface and within bodies of water. The horizontal layering happens because it has forms with the passing of time over thousands if not millions of years.
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What sedimentary rock is formed form layers of clay compacted very tightly together?
This is Shale, a Sedimentary rock.
Which rock form in layers from small pieces of rock minerals or dead origanisms?
Sedimentary rock
What rock formed in layers?
sedimentary rock
What can organic sedimentary rock formed from layers of bones and shells form?
Limestone
How does weight affect the way in which sedimentary form layers?
it depends of the structure and the way the rock is form
Do sedimentary rock layers always stay horizontal?
No. It is not uncommon for the layers to be shifted out of a horizontal position.
What is horizontal bedding?
horizontal bedding is sedimentary rock structure in which layers of rocks lies horizontally.
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 does hardened layers of sediments form?
A sedimentary rock
Where do several sedimentary rock layers form?
Over Ancient Rock
Can Layers and layers of dirt that is pressed down form into sedimentary rock?
Yes.
What do you call the layers in sedimentary rock?
Sedimentary rock layers. your welcome
What sedimentary rock is formed form layers of clay compacted very tightly together?
This is Shale, a Sedimentary rock.
What kinds of layers does sedimentary rock generally form?
Bedrock
The surface feature that is produced when horizontal layers of sedimentary rock rise without being folded is a?
plateau
Which rock form in layers from small pieces of rock minerals or dead origanisms?
Sedimentary rock
Can metamorphic rock form from sedimentary rocks?
Yes. A sedimentary rock, over time, can become buried under layers of newer rock. The heat and pressure from being in between layers of old and new rock, will change it from sedimentary to metamorphic.
