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What is the process in which layer upon layer of sediment builds up and pressure from the upper layers causes the lower layers to stick together and form solid rock?
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Lithification.
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What builds up as layers of sediment pile on top of each other?
falling in water
What happens when sediment builds up overtime?
Sediment builds up over time and expands. Probably like a huge rock or a giant elephant.
Describe the sequence of events in the formation of a sandstone?
The formation of sandstone involves two principal stages. First, a layer or layers of sand accumulates as the result of sedimentation, and then the sand becomes sandstone when it is compacted by pressure of overlying deposits.
As plates move what happens when pressure builds up and then rocks break?
The plates collide together and they break apart...
How is igneous rock changed into sedimentary rock?
The surface of igneous rock is broken down over time through erosion processes into smaller particles and eventually sediment, it can be through different erosion processes such as water erosion. Sedimentary rock is formed through layers and layers of sediment being deposited upon each other and the resulting pressure eventually compresses into sedimentary rock over millions of years.
How are rocks made?
When pressure pushes down on sediment, the sediment turn solid because they have sat aside for a long time and the pressure builds up to form a rock.
What builds up as layers of sediment pile on top of each other?
falling in water
What happens when sediment builds up?
Sediment builds up over time and expands. Probably like a huge rock or a giant elephant.
What happens when sediment builds up overtime?
Sediment builds up over time and expands. Probably like a huge rock or a giant elephant.
Describe the sequence of events in the formation of a sandstone?
The formation of sandstone involves two principal stages. First, a layer or layers of sand accumulates as the result of sedimentation, and then the sand becomes sandstone when it is compacted by pressure of overlying deposits.
What happens when sediment builds up over time?
everyone will die
As plates move what happens when pressure builds up and then rocks break?
The plates collide together and they break apart...
What happens when heavy rain builds up in dry sediment?
Mudflows then occur after
Why do geologist view volcanism as a 'building up' process?
because the pressure under the crust builds up until it explodes
How is igneous rock changed into sedimentary rock?
The surface of igneous rock is broken down over time through erosion processes into smaller particles and eventually sediment, it can be through different erosion processes such as water erosion. Sedimentary rock is formed through layers and layers of sediment being deposited upon each other and the resulting pressure eventually compresses into sedimentary rock over millions of years.
How can you urinate further than you do?
Pinch your foreskin together. It makes a bubble and builds enough pressure to urinate 5 metres.
What are the layers formed as sediment builds up over a very long time called?
Strata
