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Can an igneous rock and a sedimentary rock be put together to make a metaamorphic rock?
An igneous rock has been melted and allowed to cool. Granite and andesite would be examples.
A sedimentary rock has been formed from the accumulation of waterborne or airborne dusts, silts, sand, and similar. Literally the accumulation of sediments. With no chemical alteration of the material.
Metamorphosis is by definition, a change of state. Generally by heat, pressure, or fluids. Change is the essence.
In the magma melt, it is indifferent whether the feedstocks are sedimentary or plutonic. The feedstock will alter the output product however. e.g. Whether it is rhyolite or andesite.
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How does the volume of sedimentary rocks in Earth's crust compare with the volume of igneous rocks in the crust?
Sedimentary rocks make up about 75% of Earth's crust by volume, while igneous rocks make up about 15-20%. Sedimentary rocks form through processes like erosion, deposition, and cementation, while igneous rocks form from the cooling of molten magma.
What are the 3 types of rocks that make up the earth's crust?
The three main types of rocks that make up the Earth's crust are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compression of sediment. Metamorphic rocks are formed from the transformation of existing rocks under high pressure and temperature.
How can igneous rock disturb sedimentary rock layers?
Igneous rocks can disturb sedimentary rock layers and formations by their movement during ascent through such layer. when they make contact with this sedimentary rocks they could result to folding and/or metamorphism.
What type of rocks make up the earths crust?
The Earth's crust is primarily made up of igneous rocks such as basalt and granite, as well as sedimentary rocks like sandstone and limestone. Metamorphic rocks, which are formed from other rock types through heat and pressure, are also found in the Earth's crust.
What holds rocks together?
Rocks are held together by the intergrowth of crystals in igneous and metamorphic rock, or by the cementation of sedimentary particles by a variety of possible minerals like calcite and quartz, in the lithification process leading to sedimentary rock formation.
How does a Sedimentary rock to an igneous rock?
The sedimentary rocks would have to melt and cool again to make an igneous rock.
How do igneous rocks from into a sedimentary rock?
Igneous rocks can weather and erode over time, breaking down into smaller sediment particles. These particles can then be transported by water, wind, or ice, and eventually settle and accumulate in layers. Through compaction and cementation, these layers of sediment can harden into sedimentary rocks.
What make up and sedimentary metamorphic and igneous?
sedimentary, erosion products and/or organic matter that has become glued together over time into rockmetamorphic, sedimentary or igneous rock that has been changed in form by very high temperature and pressure while deep undergroundigneous, solidified by cooling from molten rock
What are 2 things the same about igneous and sedimentary rocks?
Both are composed of minerals. Some sedimentary rocks contain pieces of igneous rocks.
How does the volume of sedimentary rocks in Earth's crust compare with the volume of igneous rocks in the crust?
Sedimentary rocks make up about 75% of Earth's crust by volume, while igneous rocks make up about 15-20%. Sedimentary rocks form through processes like erosion, deposition, and cementation, while igneous rocks form from the cooling of molten magma.
What rock helps make metamorphic and sedimentary rocks?
Igneous rock.
What type of rock is made from weathering and erosion?
Sedimentary rock is formed when igneous rocks weather to sediments, then the sediments compact to sedimentary rock. When Igneous rocks are subjected to heat and pressure but do not melt, they become metamorphic rock. When igneous rocks are melted they make other igneous rocks.
How are sedimentary metamorphic and igneous formed?
metamorphic - formed when igneous or sedimentary rocks are put under extreme heat and/or pressure. igneous - volcanic rock (comes from a volcano) sedimentary - particles of rock/sand/shells/clay etc. 'gathered' to make a rock.
What can make Sedimentary Rocks and Igneous Rocks change into Metamorphic Rocks?
heat and pressure.
What type of rocks make up the lithosphere?
There are actually three - metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary
What rocks make up the Canadian badlands?
Igneous Rocks, metamorphic rocks, and sedimentary rocks
What are the three rocks that make the earth made of?
igneous rock, metamorpic rock and sedimentary rock
