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How is sedimantary and igneous the same?

thay both are apart of the rock cycle


How can subsidence lead to the formation of sedimantary rockHow can subsidence lead to the formation of sedimantary rockHow can subsidence lead to the formation of sedimantary rockHow can subsi?

Subsidence occurs when land sinks due to various geological processes, such as the compaction of sediments or tectonic activity. As the ground subsides, it creates space for sediment to accumulate in layers. Over time, these layers are buried under additional sediment, causing increased pressure and temperature, which leads to lithification—the process of turning sediment into sedimentary rock. Thus, subsidence plays a crucial role in the formation of sedimentary rock by facilitating the deposition and compaction of sediments.


Is conglomerate a organic sedimentary rocks?

No because Conglomerate is made by sediments that are eroded by other rock or by dead plants and animals. The sediments are pushed or smooshed together by the pressuer sitting on top of it. This process is called compacton. This process turns the sediments into clasti sedimentry rocks. So Conglomerate is a clastic sedimantary rock.


What is sedimantary rock formed from water evaporation?

Sedimentary rock formed from water evaporation is known as evaporite. This type of rock is created when bodies of water, such as lakes or seas, experience evaporation, leading to the precipitation of dissolved minerals. Common examples of evaporites include rock salt (halite) and gypsum, which form as the water concentration increases and the minerals crystallize out of the solution. These rocks often indicate past environmental conditions where water was abundant and subsequently dried up.


Is Eris made up of gas or rock?

it is mostly made up of rock

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What are the characteristics of a sedimantary rock?

Should have been made of sand with a little pressure


Is chalk a sedimantary rock?

No


What rock has layers?

There are many types of rock but this one would either be Sedimantary Igneous Metamorphic


How is sedimantary and igneous the same?

thay both are apart of the rock cycle


What are 2 conditions that cause sedimentary rock to change to metamorphic rock?

Heat and pressure changes sedimantary rock (limestone) into metemorphic rock(gnesis).


Why are sedimantary rocks formed?

eroded rock (from igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary) settled. they compact together to form a rock. the rock that they form is known as sedimentary rock


Which conclusion may be made when comparing fossils found in previously undisturbed strata of sedimantary rock?

the fissils in the upper strata are younger than thos in the lower strata.


Do rocks change into different rock in the rock cycle?

yes, rocks change. metamorphic, sedimantary and igneous rocks can change into eachother.


How does sedimantary rock change into metamorphic rock?

When the sedimentary rock gets pressed with great pressure, it'll turn to metamorphic rock. Also, heating of the sedimentary rock by igneous intrusions will metamorphose it.


Is a river rock a sedimantary rock a igneous rock or a metamorphic rock?

A river rock can be any type of rock, including sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic. It depends on the geology of the area where the river rock was sourced from and subsequently deposited.


Is emeralds an sedimantary rock?

there are no emerelds in sedimantry rock beacuase they are only made out of mud,dust,and 2 other things and a another thing is that if you mine deep enough you can get ,sapphirs,emeralds,diamonds, you sell them and they are woth like 200-400 dollars that's all I can give and rocks are made from minarals


What is The Matterhorn made of?

To 3400 meters, Ophiolites and Sedimantary rocks, from 3400 meters to the top of Gneisses.