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What do igneous rocks become when you break down and settle into layer?
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How does the age of a rock layer compare with an igneous intrusion that is through it or an igneous rock extrusion above it?
If it is above it, the rock layer came after the intrusion. if the intrusion went through the rock layer is older because they layer had to be there in order for the intrusion to go through.
What layer of the earth is composed of igneous metamorphic and sedimentary rock?
The crust.
How does each type of sedimentary rock begin?
under water when layer of minerals settle on top of one an other
Is ansari belong to creamy layer or non creamy layer?
Non creamy layer
Is sandstone limestone and shale are all examples of igneous rock?
Sandstone, Limestone and Shale are all examples of sedimentary rock, formed by layer after layer of different types of water born sediment laid down over millions of years and compressed into rock. The different types of sediment determine which type of rock is formed, obviously sand being the main component of sandstone, mud can form shale. Igneous rock is rock formed by volcanic processes, different minerals in the molten rock will determine it's type, such as granite. Metamorphic rock is the third type of rock formed by extreme pressure and heat upon sedimentary rock, marble being formed from limestone, slate from shale.
What causes igneous rocks to become sedimentary rocks?
If other layers of rock, dirt, dust, and sand are put on top of the igneous rock and the layers are compressed by their own weight, they become a single, unified layer of sedimentary rock. Simple Version: 1. Igneous rock 2. More rocks are put on the igneous rock. 3. The rock on top push down and squeeze the all of the layers into one layer.
How does the age of a rock layer compare with an igneous intrusion that is through it or an igneous rock extrusion above it?
If it is above it, the rock layer came after the intrusion. if the intrusion went through the rock layer is older because they layer had to be there in order for the intrusion to go through.
Why did the ozone layer break?
Ozone layer break because of CFC's. they react with ozone and break it.
What layer of the earth is composed of igneous metamorphic and sedimentary rock?
The crust.
What layer of the earth is thin chemically complex?
The thinnest layer of the earth is the outer layer, or the crust. It is made up of sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rock.
What are the processes that can cause igneous or metamorphic rock to turn into sedimentary rock?
The metamorphic or igneous rock would have to be weathered and eroded until it is only particulates. Those particulates must then be forced together as a layer under gravitational pressure. These particulates will then become sedimentary rocks.
What is a hardened layer in a volcano?
As lava cools, it hardens and forms a thick layer of rock. These rocks are known as igneous rocks. An example of an igneous rock is pumice, which is used in spa treatments to soften feet.
Why do rock fossils form in sedimentary rock and not in igneous rock?
because sedimentary rocks are on the top layer, while igneous rocks are were the magma is
Why sedimentary rocks found as veneer?
because they layer above igneous rocks
Is earths outer layer called deposition?
No, deposition is like accumulation, where & how sediments settle. The outer layer is the crust.
Which layer of soil is least likely to be penetrated by plant roots?
The parent rock layer is the layer of soil that is least likely to be penetrated by a plants roots. Parent rocks can be igneous or sedimentary.
When will the ozone layer become severe?
The ozone layer can become severe. It will become if we continue using CFC's.
