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What feature is formed when a sedimentary rock layer overlies a nonsedimentary rock layer?
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Unconformity
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What is a prominently characteristic physical feature of all sedimentary rocks?
They can give you clues to how, when and where the rocks formed. :D
Is sedimentary rocks formed the same way normal rocks are?
No, because a sedimentary rock is formed from pieces of other rocks.
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.
What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?
Igneous rock is formed from the solidification of magma or lava. Sedimentary rock is formed from the lithification of sediments, generally.
What sedimentary rock turns into the igneous rock basalt?
None. Basalt is formed by the rapid cooling of mafic (silica-poor) magma. It is not formed from sedimentary rock.
What feature is formed when a sedimentary rock overlies a nonsedimentary rock layer?
Unconformity
What is the most important sedimentary rock feature?
rocky
What is a prominently characteristic physical feature of all sedimentary rocks?
They can give you clues to how, when and where the rocks formed. :D
What are the 3 types of sedimentary?
Mechanically formed sedimentary rock , Chemically formed sedimentary rock and Organically formed sedimentary rock.
What types of sedimentary rocks are there?
Physically/mechanically formed sedimentary rock, organically/biologically formed sedimentary rock, and chemically formed sedimentary rock.
What type of plate boundary formed Chimney Rock?
None, this formation is in the center of a continent. It is an erosion feature in sedimentary rocks.
Some nonsedimentary rocks are formed as a result of?
... The accumulation of cosmic dust and various other exogenetic material. If you want a better answer, ask a better question.
Sedimentary rock formed from sand?
Sedimentary rock formed from sand is called sandstone.
What sedimentary rocks are formed from the remains of plants and animals?
Organic Sedimentary Rocks are formed from remains of plants and animals.
What Are Chemically Formed Sedimentary Rocks Formed From?
Chemically formed sedimentary rocks are formed from dead remains of plants and animals that is from an organic sediment.
What rocks is formed in layers?
Sedimentary rock, like limestone, is formed in layers.
What kind of rock is formed form sediments?
Sedimentary rock.
