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What is the process by which layers of sedimentary rock are formed?
The process by which layers of sedimentary rock are formed is called strata.
Upward arching rock layer?
An upwards arching layer of rock is known as an anticline.
Rock layers cut by a fault formed?
after the fault
Which igneous feature is formed when magma is forced into layers parallel to the surrounding rock layers?
A sill.
What type of rock is formed when layers of loose materials are compacted and cemented together?
Sedimentary rock is formed from the processes of compaction and cementation of sediments.
What is commonly formed by the upfolding or arching of rock layers?
Fold mountain.
What rocks is formed in layers?
Sedimentary rock, like limestone, is formed in layers.
What is the process by which layers of sedimentary rock are formed?
The process by which layers of sedimentary rock are formed is called strata.
What is the difference between anticlines and domes?
An anticline is a fold in which the older layers of rock are on the inside. A syncline is a fold in which younger layers are on the incline. Usually anticlines bow upwards while synclines bow downwards.
How do layers in sedimentry rocks form?
The land where the rock was formed was underwater when the rock was formed. Over the years layers of Sediment sank to the bottom. Pressure formed the sediments into rock.
Upward arching rock layer?
An upwards arching layer of rock is known as an anticline.
Upwarding-arching rock layer?
An upwards arching layer of rock is known as an anticline.
What rock formed in layers?
sedimentary rock
What are sills?
Magma that cuts parallel through rocks or rock walls
When rock layers bend due to stress?
"Folding" is the term that describes the bending of rock layers due to stress.There are different types of Folds and these include:Anticlinal Folds: This is when the rock layers have an upward-arching folds.Synclinal Folds: This is when the rock layers have a downward, trough-like folds.Monoclinal Folds: This is when both rock layers ends are horizontal.
What is isA rock formed in layers such as sand stone?
in is a sedimentray rock
What is a slab of volcanic rock formed when magma squeezes between layers of rock?
A sill (assuming you are talking about horizontal layers of rock)
