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Sedimentary rock melts, then it cools to form Igneous rock. Hoped this helped. :)
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Sedimentary rock melts, then it cools to form Igneous rock. Hoped this helped. :)
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∙ 11y agoSedimentary rock melts, then it cools to form Igneous rock. Hoped this helped. :)
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∙ 9y agoIgneous rock exposed at the surface is weathered into small particles, which are then deposited as sediment. Compaction and cementation then turn that sediment into sedimentary rock.
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How igneous rock changes to sedimentary rock?
Sedimentary rock to change to Igneous rock by applying heat and pressure , which creates Metamorphic rock . Next , Metamorphic rock turns to Magma because it melts . Lastly you have to let the Magma cool and it becomes an Igneous rock . That is how Sedimentary rock changes to Igneous rock .
True or false sedimentary rock can be formed from changes in igneous rock but idneous rock cannot be formed changes in the sedimentary rock?
False Sedimetary rocks can be formed from changes in igneous rock, and igneous rock can be from changes in sedimentary rock.
Is opal a sedimentary igneous or metamorphic rock?
igneous
The Igneous rock Sandstone can turn into which rock that can be a sedimentary rock?
Sandstone is sedimentary itself.
Can the gravel in a sedimentary rock consist of both igneous and metamorphic rock?
Rock contained within a sedimentary rock could be igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary, or any combination of the three rock types in origin.
What in no more than three sentences can you explain the rock cycle?
Igneous rock can change into sedimentary rock or into metamorphic rock. Sedimentary rock can change into metamorphic rock or into igneous rock. Metamorphic rock can change into igneous or sedimentary rock.
Can high pressure can change an igneous rock into a sedimentary rock?
No, high pressure alone cannot change an igneous rock into sedimentary rock; however, the reverse is true. High pressure can change sedimentary rock into igneous rock.
What process changes a sedimentary rock into an igneous rock?
Sedimentary rock can change intometamorphic rock or into igneous rock. Metamorphic rockcan change into igneous or sedimentary rock. Igneous rock forms when magma cools and makes crystals. Magma is a hot liquid made of melted minerals.
How can a sedimentary rock change to a igneous rock?
Heat and pressure
How does an igneous rock change into sedimentary rock?
By melting and cooling
How does the igneous rock change into sedimentary rock?
Weathering and erosion.
How does a igneous rock change into an sedimentary rock?
By melting and cooling
How an igneous rock change into a sedimentary rock?
By melting and cooling
What kind of rock can change into sedimentary or metamorphic rock?
Igneous Rock
How does Sedimentary rocks change to igneous rock?
Sedimentary rock melts, then it cools to form Igneous rock. Hoped this helped. :)
What is required to change an igneous rock into a sedimentary rock?
Igneous rocks are a "finished product". They do not become sedimentary rock - though sedimentary rocks, with heat and pressure can become metamorphic rocks.
What starts the change from an igneous rock to a sedimentary rock?
By heatpreasure and granite
