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What three processes occur during the formation of sedimentary rocks?
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There are actually 4 processes in which a sedimentary rock forms. 1) Erosion. A process in which old rock wear away and become sediment. 2) Deposition. When the sediment is deposited somewhere and are loosely packed. 3) Compaction. A process in which the sediment particles are squeezed under great pressure. 4) Cementation. When the particles are "glued" together forming 1 rock.
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What is the first process that occurs in the formation of sedimentary rocks?
Although sedimentary rocks form in a variety of processes, the first process that would occur in the formation of the most common sedimentary rocks would be that of weathering, which is the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces through chemical or mechanical means by nature.
Did not occur during the Cenozoic era?
the formation of the ozone layer. [apex]
What processes occur during the formation of metamorphic rocks that make it difficult for fossils to survive?
Thermal deformation.Recrystallization and foliation from heat and pressure make it difficult for the fossil forms to remain identifiable in metamorphic rock.
What type of rock can only form on or near earths surface?
Sedimentary rocks are the type of rocks that can only form on or very near Earth's surface. Sedimentary rocks form from weathering processes that occur on Earth's surface.
Which would most likely occur during the formation of igneous rocks?
solidification of molten materials
What is the first process that occurs in the formation of sedimentary rocks?
Although sedimentary rocks form in a variety of processes, the first process that would occur in the formation of the most common sedimentary rocks would be that of weathering, which is the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces through chemical or mechanical means by nature.
The processes of filtration and reabsorption that occur in the nephron lead to the formation of?
Urine formation in the kidney
Which processes occur during distillation?
condensation
How many processes occur during photosynthesis?
1
During which stage of meiosis do synapsis and the formation of tetrads occur?
The formation of tetrads are formed during p1(prophase 1)
Did not occur during the Cenozoic era?
the formation of the ozone layer. [apex]
What of the following did not occur during the Cenozoic era?
The formation of the ozone layer
What processes occur during the formation of metamorphic rocks that make it difficult for fossils to survive?
Thermal deformation.Recrystallization and foliation from heat and pressure make it difficult for the fossil forms to remain identifiable in metamorphic rock.
What type of rock can only form on or near earths surface?
Sedimentary rocks are the type of rocks that can only form on or very near Earth's surface. Sedimentary rocks form from weathering processes that occur on Earth's surface.
Which would mostly likely occur during the formation of igneous rock?
The basic processes involves in igneous rock formation are; 1. Melting (Magma, formation of molten substance). 2. Volcanicity (Eruption, movement of magma). 3. Cooling (Change in temperature). 4. Crystallization (Mineralization, formation of crystals and minerals). 5. Solidification (Consolidation into a solid mass to form igneous rock).
What type of rock can fossils occur in?
Fossils occur in, or can be found in sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks of a sedimentary origin.
Which would most likely occur during the formation of igneous rocks?
solidification of molten materials
