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Compacted refers to the process of densely packing soil or sediment particles together, reducing void spaces and increasing density, often through mechanical means or natural processes. Cemented describes a process where minerals precipitate and bind the particles together, forming a solid mass, similar to how concrete is made. Together, these processes contribute to the formation of sedimentary rocks and influence the physical properties of soils and geological formations.
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Which sedementray rock is composed of fragment skeletons and shells of sea organisms compacted and cemented together?
limestone
When sediment is compacted and cemented it changes into what?
When sediment is compacted and cemented, it transforms into sedimentary rock. This process, known as lithification, involves the consolidation of loose sediments through pressure and the binding action of mineral cements. Common types of sedimentary rock include sandstone, shale, and limestone, which are formed from various types of sediments.
What is rock that are compacted and cemented together to form a solid rock?
Sedimentary rock is formed when rock fragments, mineral grains, or organic particles are compacted and cemented together over time. This process occurs through the deposition and lithification of sediment in layers. Examples of sedimentary rocks include sandstone, limestone, and shale.
What are a compacted and cemented?
Compacted soil is soil that has been densely packed down, reducing pore spaces. Cemented soil is soil that has had a binding agent added to it, causing the particles to stick together, increasing strength and reducing permeability. Both types of soil have reduced porosity and may have altered engineering properties compared to natural soil.
What happens to igneous rocks when the undergo weathering and erosion?
If eroded, deposited, compacted and cemented, it becomes clastic sedimentary rock.
What is rock that forms when sediments are cemented or compacted together?
It is called sedimentary rock.
What is sediments that buried compacted and cemented together called?
Sediments that are buried, compacted, and cemented together are known as sedimentary rock. Examples include sandstone, limestone, and shale. These rocks form through the accumulation of mineral and organic particles over time.
What is a rock that forms when sediments are cemented or compacted together?
It is called sedimentary rock.
What rock forms from sediment that gets compacted and cemented together over time?
sedimentary rock
What sedimentary rocks forms when sand grains usually quzartz are compacted and cemented into rock?
Sandstone.
What are sedimentary rocks ad how are they formed?
Rocks made from sediments being compacted & cemented together.
What rocks are formed when sediments are compressed compacted and cemented togerther?
Sedimentary rocks are formed when sediments are compressed, compacted, and cemented together. Examples include sandstone, shale, and limestone.
What rock is formed whe over time grains of sand may be compacted and cemented together?
Sandstone
Which sedementray rock is composed of fragment skeletons and shells of sea organisms compacted and cemented together?
limestone
How were the white cliffs of dover made?
they were made when tiny sea creatures shells were compacted and cemented on the sea floor
What happens to rock fragments tat get buried aftr a long time?
They become compacted and cemented into sedimentary rock.
Lithification is most likely closely related to?
the process of sediment becoming compacted and cemented together to form sedimentary rock.
