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How does clastic sedimentary rocks begin?

as fragments of rock


How was sedimentary rock formed?

SEDIMENTARY ROCK FORMATION, begins with igneous, metamorphic, or other sedimentary rocks. When these rocks are exposed at the earth's surface they begin the long but relentless process of becoming sedimentary rock.


What sedimentary word starts with b?

Bituminous coal and breccia are sedimentary rocks. They begin with the letter b.


What are the 5 major processes involved in forming sedimentary rocks?

Sedimentary rock formation begins with igneous, metamorphic, or other sedimentary rocks. When these rocks are exposed at the earth's surface they begin the long slow but relentless process of becoming sedimentary rock.


Rocks formed from weathered debris from preexisisting rocks are called?

They are called clastic sedimentary rocks.


What has the author Sam Boggs written?

Sam Boggs has written: 'Petrology of sedimentary rocks' -- subject(s): Sedimentary Rocks 'Petrology of sedimentary rocks' -- subject(s): Rocks, Sedimentary, Sedimentary Rocks


Are sedimentary rocks formed from fragments of other rocks chemical sedimentary rocks?

No, sedimentary rocks formed from fragments of other rocks are called clastic sedimentary rocks. Chemical sedimentary rocks form from minerals that are dissolved in water and precipitate out to form rocks like limestone or halite.


Are there any fossils in sedimentary rocks?

Yes all fossils occur in sedimentary rocks or rocks that began as sedimentary rocks.


What rocks begin with the letter S?

Sovite is a coarse grained carbonatite rock. Shale is a sedimentary rock.


What are three types of rocks?

igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic


What type of rocks can contain fossils on them?

Sedimentary rocks. and metamorphic rocks made form sedimentary rocks.


Are sedimentary rocks classified tofoliated sedimentary rocks?

No, sedimentary rocks are not classified as foliated. Foliation is a textural feature found in certain types of metamorphic rocks where minerals are aligned in layers or bands due to pressure and heat. Sedimentary rocks are formed by the accumulation and cementation of sediments and do not exhibit foliation.