sedimentary rock
Sedimentary rock is first deposited in environments such as riverbeds, lakes, and oceans, where sediments accumulate over time. These sediments, which can include fragments of other rocks, minerals, and organic materials, settle in layers as water slows down. Over time, the weight of overlying materials compacts these sediments, leading to lithification and the formation of sedimentary rock.
Sediments are produced
Clastic sedimentary rocks.
Clastic sedimentary rocks.
A metamorphic rock can be broken down in the weathering process, the same as any other type of rock. Once the weathered material is deposited, compacted, and lithified (turned to rock), it becomes a sedimentary rock.
Sedimentary rock
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
sedimentary rock
Rocks formed from broken rocks are known as sedimentary rocks. These rocks are formed from the accumulation and lithification of sediments, which can include fragments of other rocks, minerals, and organic material. Common examples of sedimentary rocks formed from broken rocks include sandstone, conglomerate, and shale.
Sedimentary
sedimentary rock
sedimentary rock
Sedimentary rock is first deposited in environments such as riverbeds, lakes, and oceans, where sediments accumulate over time. These sediments, which can include fragments of other rocks, minerals, and organic materials, settle in layers as water slows down. Over time, the weight of overlying materials compacts these sediments, leading to lithification and 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.
Sediments are produced
They are later deposited as sediments.