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The Mississippi river carries tons of tiny rock fragments called sediments into the Gulf of Mexico. What do you think will happen to these sediments after a few million years?

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Which types of rocks are formed above ground?

Extrusive igneous rocks are one type of rocks that can be formed above the ground. Sedimentary rocks can also be formed above the ground.


What kind of rocks is formed in the ground?

Solid rocks


Is igneouse rocks in the ground or above?

Igneous rocks can be found both in the ground and above ground. Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, which can happen below the Earth's surface (intrusive igneous rocks) or on the surface (extrusive igneous rocks).


Why do rocks form?

Igneous rocks form because, magma cools under the ground, or magma erupts, then cools on the ground forming these rocks.


Do the movement of rocks in the earth causes the ground to shake?

the movement in the rocks dosnot cause the ground to shake?


How rocks are obtained?

from the ground


What rock types are formed above ground?

Extrusive igneous rocks and some sedimentary rocks are formed above ground.


What type of rocks come from magma under the ground?

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Where are rocks mostly found?

On (or in) the ground.


What types of rocks are formed above ground?

Sedimentary rocks such as sandstone, limestone, and shale are commonly formed above ground. These rocks are typically created through the accumulation and cementation of sediments, often in environments like rivers, deserts, or the ocean. Igneous rocks can also form above ground when magma cools and solidifies on the Earth's surface, forming rocks like basalt and rhyolite.


Where are rocks taken out of the ground beginning with the letter qu?

Rocks come out of a quarry.


How do people get rocks out of the ground?

People can get rocks out of the ground through mining or excavation. Mining involves digging deep underground to extract rocks from ore deposits, while excavation involves digging near the surface to uncover rocks. Heavy machinery and tools are typically used to break, loosen, and remove the rocks from the ground.