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Sedimentary rock.
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Describe the sequence of geologic events represented by an angular unconformity?
sediment made into rock, tilting, erosion, sediment into rock
Why is sediment size alone not enough to classify clastic rock?
becuse sediment alone is not enough to classify clastic rock because clastic rock is made up of more than just sediment
How is the coaresest sedimentary rock made?
The coarsest sedimentary rock is made by the process of sedimentary rock called "Deposition". Deposition is the process of laying down sediment carried away by either water wind or ice.
When layers of sediment get squeezed together they make this rock type called?
i think it is limestone It is called sedimentary rock.
How does rock fragments turn into rock?
Rock fragments are called sediments and by a process called lithification they turn into sedimentary rocks. Lithification is made up by compaction and cementation which is by pressure and a natural glue that is formed from groundwater the sediments stick together and then harden into rock.
What are the remnants of living things buried in sediment called?
Over time, any remains of living things in sediment may slowly harden and change into fossils trapped in the rock.
What is a sedimentary rock made up of rounded fragments of sand called?
sediment
How are statues made?
statues are made from a mineral or rock called granite which is part of sediment rocks.
What is a rock made of layers that are cemented together?
Layers of sediment which have undergone lithification are called sedimentary rock.
What are the rock and soil deposits by streams called?
Sediment
Is mortar made up of rock?
Mortar has fine rock called, "Sand" in it. There is also finely pulverized limestone in it that helps harden it.
Why are dinosaur bones only in sedimentary rock instead of igneous rock?
Because ingenious rock is a type of rock, sedimentary hardens over time with the sediment(gravel, rocks, dirt) inside it. So in this case the fossils or dinosaur bones harden over time into the sediment and form into the rock.
Why is mudstone a sedimentary rock?
It is made from sediment that has collected, mud is considered a sediment
What rock is made out of the smallest sediment?
sandstone
What clastic sedimentary rock is made from finest sediment?
Metamorphic rock
Describe the sequence of geologic events represented by an angular unconformity?
sediment made into rock, tilting, erosion, sediment into rock
What is the rock and soil deposited by streams called?
Sediment
