Sedimentary processes primarily involve the physical and chemical weathering of rocks, transportation of sediments, and their eventual deposition and lithification. While the term "sedimentary" refers to the formation of sedimentary rocks through these processes, it encompasses both physical and chemical aspects, such as erosion and cementation. Therefore, sedimentary processes cannot be classified as solely physical; they involve a combination of physical and chemical processes.
A sedimentary rock can transform into a metamorphic rock through the process of metamorphism. This occurs when the sedimentary rock is subjected to high heat and pressure deep within the Earth's crust, causing physical and chemical changes in the rock's mineral composition and structure. This process can result in the formation of new minerals and textures, transforming the sedimentary rock into a metamorphic rock.
In order to get an igneous rock from a sedimentary rock, the sedimentary rock must be melted and then that melt must crystallize.
Melting.
Subduction and high pressure.
Compaction
Metamorphic, igneous, and past sedimentary rocks are turned into sediments by weathering and erosion. Then, the sediment are deposited. Finally, by compaction and/or cementation, a sedimentary rock is formed
Metamorphic, igneous, and past sedimentary rocks are turned into sediments by weathering and erosion. Then, the sediment are deposited. Finally, by compaction and/or cementation, a sedimentary rock is formed
A sedimentary rock can transform into a metamorphic rock through the process of metamorphism. This occurs when the sedimentary rock is subjected to high heat and pressure deep within the Earth's crust, causing physical and chemical changes in the rock's mineral composition and structure. This process can result in the formation of new minerals and textures, transforming the sedimentary rock into a metamorphic rock.
The process in which moving sedimentary material slows down or from ice that melts is known as deposition. Most metamorphic sedimentary rocks are formed through this process.
Although sedimentary rocks form in a variety of processes, the first process that would occur in the formation of the most common sedimentary rocks would be that of weathering, which is the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces through chemical or mechanical means by nature.
Cementing is not a process involved in the formation of sedimentary rock.
Cementing is not a process involved in the formation of sedimentary rock.
Metamorphic rocks can be changed into sedimentary rocks through the process of weathering, erosion, transportation, and deposition. In this process, the metamorphic rock is broken down into sediments through physical or chemical weathering and then transported by natural agents like water, wind, or ice to be deposited in layers. Over time, these sediments are compacted and cemented together to form a new sedimentary rock.
In order to get an igneous rock from a sedimentary rock, the sedimentary rock must be melted and then that melt must crystallize.
yes
Lithification
Melting.