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The four stages in the formation of sedimentary rock always proceed in the same order. This order is 1. Weathering of rocks, 2. Erosion by wind and water carry the products of weathering to a new place, 3. Compaction, 4. Cementation.

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Which type of rock is formed from tiny particles of sand shells pebbles?

No, in order to be a metamorphic rock, it has to be a rock that undergoes extreme heat and pressure. What you're describing is the formation of a sedimentary rock called a limestone.


The correct order in which sedimentary rocks are formed is what?

Sedimentary rocks are formed through a series of processes that typically occur in the following order: first, weathering and erosion break down existing rocks into sediments. Next, these sediments are transported and deposited in layers through processes such as sedimentation. Over time, the accumulated sediments are compacted and cemented together, leading to the formation of sedimentary rocks.


What is the rock formation order?

The rock formation order, often referred to as the geological time scale, typically includes three main categories: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of molten material, while sedimentary rocks develop from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles. Metamorphic rocks arise from the alteration of existing rocks due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids. This sequence highlights the processes of rock formation and transformation in the Earth's crust.


What is the correct order of the processes responsible for the formation of sedimentary rock?

In clastic (or detrital) sedimentary rock:Weathering of an existing body of igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary rock by natural mechanical or chemical means.Erosion of the weathered particles by wind, water, ice, and gravity.Deposition of the particles after transportation.Compaction of the particles by the weight of overlying sediments.Cementation of the particles by mineral precipitation from surrounding fluids.


What is the process sedimentary to igneous?

In order to get an igneous rock from a sedimentary rock, the sedimentary rock must be melted and then that melt must crystallize.