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Molten Rock from with in earth can force its way up through the layers above it cooling and forming igneous rock.

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How can igneous rock disturb sedimentary rock layers?

Igneous rocks can disturb sedimentary rock layers and formations by their movement during ascent through such layer. when they make contact with this sedimentary rocks they could result to folding and/or metamorphism.


What do you call the layers in sedimentary rock?

Sedimentary rock layers. your welcome


What process needs to take place in order for ingneous rock to become sedimentary rock?

Igneous rock can become sedimentary rock through the process of weathering and erosion, where the igneous rock is broken down into smaller pieces called sediments. These sediments are then transported and deposited in layers, where they become compacted and cemented together by pressure and time to form sedimentary rock.


What rocks is formed in layers?

Sedimentary rock, like limestone, is formed in layers.


What rock formed in layers?

sedimentary rock


How are sedimentary rock layers disturbed?

Sedimentary rock layers can be disturbed through various geological processes, including tectonic activity, which can cause folding and faulting, altering their original horizontal position. Erosion from water, wind, or ice can remove layers, while volcanic activity can deposit new materials over existing layers. Additionally, human activities such as mining and construction can also disturb these formations. Such disturbances can lead to changes in the structure and composition of sedimentary rock layers.


What type of rock forms in layers?

That would be sedimentary rock, and (honorable mention) occasionally metamorphic rock.


What is layers of rock called?

sedimentary


Which rock has several layers?

Sedimentary


Why portions of the sedimentary rock layers have the symbol for contact metamorphism?

the rock layers were eroded at the interface between the igneous intrusion and the sedimentary rocks.


Why was sedimentary rock named sedimentary rock?

Because the rocks are formed by using layers of Sediment.


How do sedimentary rock layers provide clues to a fossil age?

because fossils are in sedimentary rock