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What phenomenon is responsible for moving sedimentary and metamorphic rock into earths interior?
Plate Tectonics.
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What energy source drives the processes that form igneous and metamorphic rocks is found in?
earth's interior
Why are few sedimentary rocks found deep in the Earth?
Few sedimentary rocks are found deep in the Earth because they typically form at or near the surface in environments like rivers, lakes, and oceans. Over time, tectonic processes such as subduction and continental collision can cause sedimentary rocks to be buried and metamorphosed, transforming them into metamorphic rocks at greater depths. Additionally, the conditions of high pressure and temperature in the Earth's interior are not conducive to the preservation of sedimentary structures and fossils typically found in these rocks.
What provides the heat that drives the formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks?
Earths hot interior
What physical property is responsible for determining how Earth materials separate out into interior layers?
Density is responsible for determining how Earth materials separate out into interior layers.
Where is metamorphic rock formed?
Metamorphic rocks are rocks that have "morphed" into another kind of rock. These rocks were once igneous or sedimentary rocks. The rocks are under tons and tons of pressure, which fosters heat build up, and this causes them to change as rocks.
What phenomenon is responsible for moving sedimentary and metamorphic rock into the Earth's interior?
Plate Tectonics.
What are the steps of the rock cycle if it starts with Sedimentary rock is pulled into Earth's interior by tectonic forces?
If sedimentary rock is pulled into Earth's interior by tectonic forces, it will undergo heat and pressure, transforming into metamorphic rock. Further movement and heating could melt the metamorphic rock, turning it into magma. The magma can then cool and solidify to form igneous rock, completing the rock cycle.
Does the sun driver the processes that form igneous and metamorphic rocks?
No. Heat from the interior of the Earth trying to reach the surface drives lithospheric plate movements which are mostly responsible for the formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks.
How did the interior plains come to have such a large deposits of fossil fuels?
They have a lot of fossil fuels due to the rock(which i believe is either Sedimentary, or Metamorphic and Igneous). They have to drill holes in the rocks to find the minerals and fuel.
What percentage of earth's interior is composed of igneous and metamorphic rock?
The "earth's interior" is thought to be composed of magma and, at the core, molten iron and perhaps some nickel. If we look out on the crust of the earth, some 75-80% of the surface of our planet is composed of sedimentary rock. That leaves some 20-25% left to be composed of igneous and metamorphic rock. Links can be found below to relevant material in Wikipedia, where knowledge is free.
What type of rocks are in the interior plains?
sedimentary
What are some changes that occur when a sedimentary rock transforms into a metamorphic rock?
The process of metamorphism is one that changes or alters either the mineralogy or the texture, but typically both, of some pre-existing rock. Slate, marble and quartz are examples of metamorphism.
How are the rocks at the top of the mountain on Earth’s surface related to the rocks that form in Earth’s interior?
Sedimentary rocks are formed on or near the Earth’s surface, in contrast to metamorphic and igneous rocks, which are formed deep within the Earth. The most important geological processes that lead to the creation of sedimentary rocks are erosion, weathering, dissolution, precipitation, and lithification.
What energy source drives the processes that form igneous and metamorphic rocks is found in?
earth's interior
Dominant Type of Rock for interior plains?
Sedimentary rock is the dominant type of rock found in the interior plains. It is formed by the accumulation of sediments over time, such as sand, clay, and organic materials, which are then compacted and cemented together. Sedimentary rocks in the interior plains often include limestone, sandstone, and shale.
What provides the heat that drives the formation of igneous and metamorphic rock?
Earths hot interior
What provides the heat that drives the formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks?
Earths hot interior
