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In a series of undisturbed rock layers where shale lies between sandstone below and limestone above the?
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What formation is responsible for rock gypsum?
Gypsum is formed underwater, usually between layers of shale and limestone. When the water evaporates and the area dries, the gypsum becomes solid "rock" gypsum.
How do scientists put fossils in order on the geologic time scale?
Location. Different layers of rock/soil tell a roughly chronological tale of the past, barring cataclysm. There are enough undisturbed sites worldwide that a mosaic can be discerned. Good question.
What is the difference between the 5 layers of earth?
every thing
What results from compression between rock layers?
it forms a sedimentary rock
What artery wall is made of 6 layers?
Arteries actually have 5 layers, it is the veins that have 3. Arteries have: -the Outer coat -Elastic layer -Middle coat (thin) -Another elastic layer -Endothelium
Which is the youngest in a sereis of undisturbed rock layers where shale lies between sandstone below and limestone above?
Limestone is the youngest since it's at the top
What layers of type of rock can be found at grand canyon?
Probably Kaibab limestone, Coconino sandstone, Hermit shale, Redwall limestone, Muav limestone, Vishnu Schist, and other layers.
Whick type of rock has layers?
Sedimentary rock, such as limestone, chalk, slate and sandstone.
When layers of sediments are pressed together?
sedimentary rock like sandstone or limestone
What do you call sediment that are pressed into layers?
They are sedimentary rock. Four examples being chalk, sandstone, limestone and slate.
What is the second layer of the grand canyon made of?
Probably Kaibab limestone, Coconino sandstone, Hermit shale, Redwall limestone, Muav limestone, Vishnu Schist, and other layers.
How do geologist know that rock layers are undisturbed?
the way geologist know that rock layers are undisturbed is the rock layers are folded
How do we know if rock layers are undisturbed?
The rock layers will be easily visible.
How are the layers of rock if they are undisturbed?
The undisturbed rock layers are horizontal and in order of age from youngest nearest the surface to oldest at the bottom of the rock unit.
Where are the oldest layers of sediments located?
The oldest layers of undisturbed sediment are at the bottom.
How are the layers arranged in undisturbed sedimentary rocks?
Stratification
What are the the layers of sandstone?
The layers of any sedimentary rock are called strata.
