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No, it can form on land also. Just as long as they go through lithification

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What rocks form under water?

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Can sedimentary rocks form under the ocean or on land only?

Sedimentary rocks formed under oceans, but the ocean may no longer be there. The Great Lakes region was once all under water and has much sedimentary rock.


What is the or-gin of sedimentary rocks?

weathering of preexisting rocks form clastic sedimentary rocks, Oversaturated water basins form chemical sedimentary rocks after the water evaporates and dead sea organisms settle at the bottom forming biochemical sedimentary rocks.


Are sedimentary rocks formed from fragments of other rocks chemical sedimentary rocks?

No, sedimentary rocks formed from fragments of other rocks are called clastic sedimentary rocks. Chemical sedimentary rocks form from minerals that are dissolved in water and precipitate out to form rocks like limestone or halite.


Are most sedimentary rocks formed under water?

Yes, most sedimentary rocks are formed under water. They are commonly created through processes like erosion, transportation, and deposition of sediments in water bodies such as oceans, rivers, and lakes. Over time, these sediments become compacted and cemented together to form sedimentary rocks.


Sedimentary rocks form when layers of small particles are compressed?

Yes, sedimentary rocks are formed through the accumulation and lithification of sediments, which are small particles derived from the weathering and erosion of pre-existing rocks. Over time, these sediments are buried, compacted, and cemented together to create sedimentary rocks.


Are sedimentary rocks made in water?

Sedimentary rocks are usually formed in water, but not always. Some sandstones, for example, form in deserts.


What types of rocks can turn into sedimentary rocks?

the type of rock that change into sedimentary rock is igneous rock.it under go weathering to form sediments,sediments under go lithification to Ford sedimentary rocks


How do biochemical sedimentary rocks form?

Chemical sedimentary rocks form from solutions (water with something in it).


Why sedimentary rocks could not have been the first rocks on earth?

Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediment such as sand, silt, or clay. For sedimentary rocks to form, there must be pre-existing rocks that weather and erode to produce sediment. Therefore, sedimentary rocks could not have been the first rocks on Earth as they require the presence of older rocks to form.


What are crystals igneous sedimentary or metamorphic?

Crystals can form in all three types of rocks. Igneous rocks, like granite, form from the cooling and solidification of magma. Sedimentary rocks, such as limestone, can contain crystals that formed from precipitation of minerals in water. Metamorphic rocks, like marble, can have crystals that grew under extreme heat and pressure.


What are the main sub-categories Sedimentary Rock?

The main sub-categories of sedimentary rocks are clastic, chemical, and organic. Clastic sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and cementation of fragments of pre-existing rocks. Chemical sedimentary rocks form from the precipitation of minerals from water solutions. Organic sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and compression of organic materials, such as plant or animal remains.