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In general the law of superposition states that in an undeformed sequence of sedimentary rock each layer is?
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Younger than the layer below it.
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What is the general term for a rock fragment present in a sedimentary rock?
The general term for a rock fragment is a sedimentary rock. This is taught in science.
What is the general name for microcrystalline quartz in sedimentary rocks?
Chalcedony
What types of rocks are formed by the compaction and cementation of sediments?
Sedimentary rock are formed by cementation and compaction. This happens when sediment particles are compressed and fused together over very long periods of time.
Does igneous sedimentary and metamorphic rocks contain fossils?
No. In general, there are no fossils in igneous or metamorphic rocks, because the high heat and pressure involved would destroy any fossils. Fossils are almost always found in sedimentary rock.
What major rock type covers most of the Earth's surface?
While it doesn't cover most of the earth's surface in general, Sedimentary rock covers most of the earth's Landsurface.
In general the law of superposition states that in an undeformed sequence of sedimentary rocks each layer is .?
older than the one above it
When looking at a cross section of a sedimentaryrock depositwhere would you find the oldest?
As a general rule, the oldest rocks in a sedimentary sequence is at the bottom. The exceptions are sequences which have been turned upside-down, but this is rare.
What is the general term for a rock fragment present in a sedimentary rock?
The general term for a rock fragment is a sedimentary rock. This is taught in science.
What is the general name for microcrystalline quartz in sedimentary rocks?
Chalcedony
What are The two general categories of biogeochemical cycles?
gaseous and sedimentary
How the law of superposition helps scientist determine relative age?
Younger layers are deposited on top of older layers, whether the layer is sedimentary or volcanic. Occasionally faults may result in overthrusts, where a series of older layers may be pushed over the top of younger layers. But this is rare. In general, the older layers will be the lower layers.
What is the general term of the sequence 2 4 2 4 2 4.?
The general term of the sequence 2, 4, 2, 4, 2, 4 is repeating number sequence.
What is the general term of the sequence 0 1 1 2 2 3 3.?
The general term for the sequence 0, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3 is infinite sequence.
What is the general appearance of sedimentary rocks?
They look like perky nipples
What is the general goal of sedimentary geology?
To understand the paleo environments of the planet.
What does the principle of superposition tell you about the relative ages of sedimentary rock layers?
Younger layers are deposited on top of older layers, whether the layer is sedimentary or volcanic. Occasionally faults may result in overthrusts, where a series of older layers may be pushed over the top of younger layers. But this is rare. In general, the older layers will be the lower layers.
What types of rocks are formed by the compaction and cementation of sediments?
Sedimentary rock are formed by cementation and compaction. This happens when sediment particles are compressed and fused together over very long periods of time.
