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Where do many of these sediments end up?

Many sediments end up in the ocean, where they are deposited on the seafloor. Others may accumulate in lakes, rivers, or on land. Over time, these sediments can become compressed and cemented together to form sedimentary rocks.


Are minerals rocks?

No, rocks are at least two kinds of minerals.


What is usually made up of mixture of different kinds of minerals?

Rocks are the ones which are usually made up of mixtures of different kinds of minerals. This is what defines the various properties that different rocks have.


How are sediments joined up to form rocks?

Sediments produced from weathering and erosion are deposited in still environments, compacted by the weight of additional sediments and cemented by minerals that are present in the water that is being squeezed out between sediment particles.


Why does sediments end up in oceans?

Because oceans exist at the lowest points on the planet.


What type of material can make up sediments?

The types of material are: loose pieces of rocks, minerals, pieces of plant and animal remians.


How many minerals make up most of the earth's rocks?

20 different kinds of minerals make up 95% of earth's rocks.


What happens to earth materials that have been eroder by a river?

They end up as sediments in lakes or seas.


How can rocks be used to find minerals?

You can use rocks to find minerals because many minerals show up in certain kinds of rock. For instance, beryl can be found in schist or limestone.


What type of rock is made up of slowly buried sediments that were later cemented together by dissolving minerals?

Sedimentary rock is formed from sediments are piled on top of one another, then compacted and cemented into rocks. Sandstone and limestone are examples of sedimentary rocks.


What is usually made up of mixtures of different kinds of minerals?

Rocks are the ones which are usually made up of mixtures of different kinds of minerals. This is what defines the various properties that different rocks have.


What are the similarities between sedimentary igneous and metamorphic rocks?

Three similarities between these rocks are... 1- they are all made up of minerals 2- they can all form sediments 3- they can all melt into magma Hope this helps!