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A triangular-shaped sedimentary rock deposit that is located adjacent to an uplifted area is called what?
a clastic wedge
What occurs when sedimentary rocks are deposited on top of uplifted and eroded metamorphic or igneous rocks?
An uncomformity will occur in the rock record.
Is organic rock a type of sedimentary rock?
ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCK`s : Is a type of sedimentary rock because sedimentary rock has three types of sedimentary rock called clastic , chemical , and organic sedimentary rock so yes ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCK is a type of sedimentary rock..........................................
Is marble an sedimentary rock?
Novaculite is a sedimentary rock.
What type of rock is a sandstone?
sedimentary rock
If Granite is uplifted by the movement of tectonic plates what will it become?
sedimentary rock
How does a uplift to the Earth's surface make sedimentary rock?
The uplifted surface is then subjected to weathering and erosion, resulting in the deposition, compaction, and cementation of sediments which creates sedimentary rock.
What occurs when sedimentary rocks are deposited on top of uplifted and eroded metamorphic or igneous rocks?
An uncomformity will occur in the rock record.
A triangular-shaped sedimentary rock deposit that is located adjacent to an uplifted area is called what?
a clastic wedge
In science terms what is folding?
Folding is when formerly flat sedimentary layers of rock are uplifted and literally tilted and folded in the mountain building process.
What rock can be formed uplifted metamorphic rock?
Dick
How did sedimentary rock form in Utah?
When we consider sedimentary rock in Utah, we know that there is only one way it could be there. The area was once under the sea, sediments were laid down, then compressed to form the rock. This took millions of years. Finally, after the passage of millions more years, the whole area was uplifted to its current elevation.
Is organic rock a type of sedimentary rock?
ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCK`s : Is a type of sedimentary rock because sedimentary rock has three types of sedimentary rock called clastic , chemical , and organic sedimentary rock so yes ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCK is a type of sedimentary rock..........................................
What kind of rock can sandstones be classified as?
Clastic sedimentary rock.
What are the main sub-categories Sedimentary Rock?
Detrital sedimentary rock Chemical sedimentary rock Biological sedimentary rock
Is it possible for a sedimentary rock to be changed to become a new sedimentary rock?
Yes it is possible for a sedimentary rock to be changed into a different sedimentary rock.
Which type of rock forms when sediments become pressed and cemented together?
When cemented together, clastic sedimentary rock.
