The process of creating clastic sedimentary rock involves several key steps: weathering and erosion of pre-existing rocks break them down into smaller fragments, known as clasts. These clasts are then transported by wind, water, or ice, and eventually deposited in various environments. Over time, layers of these sediments accumulate, and through compaction and cementation, the particles are bound together to form solid rock. This process can take thousands to millions of years, resulting in a variety of clastic sedimentary rocks, such as sandstone and shale.
lithification
The process of creating clastic sedimentary rock involves several key steps: first, the weathering and erosion of pre-existing rocks break them down into smaller fragments called clasts. These clasts are then transported by natural forces, such as water, wind, or ice, and eventually deposited in a new location. Over time, layers of these sediments accumulate, and the weight of overlying materials compresses them. Finally, minerals precipitate from groundwater, cementing the clasts together to form solid rock.
Shale, sandstone, and conglomerate are examples of clastic sedimentary rock.
None of the above. These terms describe sedimentary rocks. Granite is igneous.
No, clastic sedimentary rock with very large particles is not metamorphic rock. Metamorphic rock is formed from existing rock that has been changed by heat and pressure. Clastic sedimentary rock, on the other hand, is formed from the accumulation and cementation of broken rock fragments.
lithification
Clastic sedimentary rock.
The process of creating clastic sedimentary rock involves several key steps: first, the weathering and erosion of pre-existing rocks break them down into smaller fragments called clasts. These clasts are then transported by natural forces, such as water, wind, or ice, and eventually deposited in a new location. Over time, layers of these sediments accumulate, and the weight of overlying materials compresses them. Finally, minerals precipitate from groundwater, cementing the clasts together to form solid rock.
Shale is clastic sedimentary rock.
Breccias are a relatively common clastic sedimentary rock.
sedimentary rock
non clastic sedimentary rock :)
No, conglomerate is a sedimentary rock composed of rounded rock fragments cemented together. Clastic rocks are composed of individual grains or fragments of minerals or rocks that have been compacted and cemented together.
Fragmentation clastic sedimentary rock is formed by the lithification of inorganic and/or organic sediments.
Shale is clastic sedimentary rock.
Shale, sandstone, and conglomerate are examples of clastic sedimentary rock.
None of the above. These terms describe sedimentary rocks. Granite is igneous.