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Where do sedimentary rocks come from above ground or underground?
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∙ 13y ago
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?
Extrusive igneous rocks and some sedimentary rocks are formed above ground.
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.
How are igneous metaphoric and sedamentary rocks the same?
They all have minerals in them and are formed either underground by compression and cementation and If above ground heat and pressure.
How is the formation of igneous rock different from that of metamorphic rock?
okIgneous 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.Metamorphic rocks are rocks that have "morphed" into another kind of rock. These rocks were once igneous or sedimentary rocks. How do sedimentary and igneous rocks change? The rocks are under tons and tons of pressure, which fosters heat build up, and this causes them to change. If you exam metamorphic rock samples closely, you'll discover how flattened some of the grains in the rock are.
What are the main magma rocks?
Felsic, high in silica. Mafic, low in silica. Intrusive, those formed underground. Extrusive, those formed above ground.
What types of rocks are formed above ground?
Extrusive igneous rocks and some sedimentary rocks are formed above ground.
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
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.
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
What are kind of rock?
The three kinds of rocks by their method of formation are IGNEOUS rocks, SEDIMENTARY rocks and METAMORPHIC rocks. Igneous rocks cool from magma or lava. Sedimentary rocks form by the deposition of particulates and silt. Metamorphic rocks form from rocks (usually sedimentary) that are compressed and heated underground.
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.
