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If the layer is of dead plants, it is a compressed layer known as a coal seam.

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Which rock form in layers from small pieces of rock minerals or dead origanisms?

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Is Oil formed from the accumulation of dead marine organisms and found in sedimentary rock layers?

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How is a sedimentary rock with fossils formed?

Sedimentary rock (limestone, slate, etc) forms when small particles sink onto the seabed, along with dead animals or plants, forming deep layers of mud. Over a very long time, the lay may be subjected to enough pressure to form sedimentary rock, encasing the fossils.


When sediment is deposited in layers than compacted what is formed?

When sediment is deposited in layers and then compacted, sedimentary rock is formed. The weight of the overlying layers compresses the sediment, causing it to harden and eventually turn into solid rock over time.


What is in organic soil layers?

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What is sedimentary rocks made of?

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Which type of rock is formed from the cementing of small pieces of older rocks shells soil or dead plants and animals?

Sedimentary rock is formed from the cementing of small pieces of older rocks, shells, soil, or dead plants and animals. These fragments, called sediments, can be compacted and cemented together over time to create sedimentary rock. Examples of sedimentary rocks include sandstone, limestone, and shale.


Which type of rock is formed from the cementing of small pieces of older rock shells soils and dead plants and animales?

The type of rock formed from the cementing of small pieces of older rocks, shells, soils, and dead plants and animals is called sedimentary rock. These rocks are created through processes such as compaction and lithification, where sediments accumulate in layers over time. Common examples include sandstone, limestone, and shale. Sedimentary rocks often preserve fossils and provide valuable information about Earth's history.