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Sedimentary rocks come from above ground , because sedimentary rocks form when sediment piles up and sediment is made up of loose particles of clay, silt and sand

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What types of rocks are formed above ground?

Sedimentary rocks such as sandstone, limestone, and shale are commonly formed above ground. These rocks are typically created through the accumulation and cementation of sediments, often in environments like rivers, deserts, or the ocean. Igneous rocks can also form above ground when magma cools and solidifies on the Earth's surface, forming rocks like basalt and rhyolite.


What type of rock is formed when magma undergoes crystallization above ground?

Igneous rocks like rhyolite or andesite are formed when magma undergoes crystallization above ground. These rocks cool relatively quickly, resulting in smaller mineral crystals compared to rocks formed from magma crystallizing deep underground.


What are the 13 steps in the rock cycle?

Weathering and erosion break down rocks into sediment. Sediment is transported and deposited, forming sedimentary rocks. Heat and pressure can metamorphose sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks. Melting of metamorphic or sedimentary rocks can create magma. Magma can solidify underground to form igneous rocks. Igneous rocks exposed to the surface can undergo weathering and erosion, restarting the cycle.


How are igneous metaphoric and sedamentary rocks the same?

Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks are all types of rocks formed through different processes. They are similar in the sense that they are all part of the rock cycle and can change from one type to another over time. Additionally, they can all be exposed on the Earth's surface due to erosion and geological processes.


What is one cause of volcanic activity and igneous rock formation?

Igneous rocks are called fire rocks and are formed either underground or above ground. Underground, they are formed when the melted rock, called magma, deep within the earth becomes trapped in small pockets. As these pockets of magma cool slowly underground, the magma becomes igneous rocks. Igneous rocks are also formed when volcanoes erupt, causing the magma to rise above the earth's surface. When magma appears above the earth, it is called lava. Igneous rocks are formed as the lava cools above ground.

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Which types of rocks are formed above ground?

Extrusive igneous rocks are one type of rocks that can be formed above the ground. Sedimentary rocks can also be formed above the ground.


What rock types are formed above ground?

Extrusive igneous rocks and some sedimentary rocks are formed above ground.


What is a block of rock that lies above the fault?

sedimentary rocks lie above the ground


What types of rocks are formed above ground?

Sedimentary rocks such as sandstone, limestone, and shale are commonly formed above ground. These rocks are typically created through the accumulation and cementation of sediments, often in environments like rivers, deserts, or the ocean. Igneous rocks can also form above ground when magma cools and solidifies on the Earth's surface, forming rocks like basalt and rhyolite.


Are sedimentary rocks changed by underground pressure?

no


Where is sedimentary rocks usually found?

Underground


Are there any sedimentary rocks?

Yes, there are lots of sedimentary rocks in the world. If you ever go to Palm Springs, and u did underground, you will find several sedimentary rocks.


Do rocks with small crytals form underground or above ground?

Rocks with small crystals form above ground, because when formed under ground the magma makes the rock cool slower causing more time for the crystals to grow. Above ground the rock cools faster, because the air isn't as hot under ground than above ground.


Is granite a sedimentary rocks formed underground?

No. Granite is an igenous rock that is formed underground.


Where can you find sedimentary rocks underground?

under bodies of water


Which type of rock is where fossils are found?

They are mostly found in Sedimentary Rocks


When is igneous rock formed?

Igneous rocks are called fire rocks and are formed either underground or above ground. Underground, they are formed when the melted rock, called magma, deep within the earth becomes trapped in small pockets. As these pockets of magma cool slowly underground, the magma becomes igneous rocks.Igneous rocks are also formed when volcanoes erupt, causing the magma to rise above the earth's surface. When magma appears above the earth, it is called lava. Igneous rocks are formed as the lava cools above ground.