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Softer rock is originally around the igneous rock but the soft rock has eroded making the igneous rock visible and above ground level.

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What are some igneous and sedimentary rocks?

Igneous rocks are made from magma. Magma is made of melted rocks. (When it is underground it is called magma, when it erupts on the surface of the earth, it is called lava. It's the same material though.) When magma/lava cools, it forms igneous rocks. There are many types of igneous rocks and the specific type of igneous rock can vary according to which minerals are present in the melted rock, how fast it cools, and the presence of things like water. Sedimentary rocks are made out of tiny pieces of debris. This can include tiny rocks, sand, clay, silt, and organic material. (Organic materials can vary from rotted leaves to tiny, shelled ocean creatures, or many other types of organic material.) These bits of material collect in an area, then through compaction and cementation, they stick together to form sedimentary rocks. Sedimentary rocks can also be formed when minerals are dissolved in water and are then resolidified. This type of sedimentary rock is called a chemical sedimentary rock. Oolitic limestone is a good example of this type of sedimentary rock.


How do snowflakes stick to the ground?

Snowflakes stick to the ground when they land because the individual ice crystals in a snowflake are very small and light, allowing them to be easily caught by tiny nooks and crannies on surfaces. Additionally, when snowflakes land on the ground, they may partially melt and then refreeze, creating an icy bond with the surface.


How can rocks stick together?

Rocks can stick together through a process called cementation, where sediment particles are bound together by minerals like calcite or quartz. Over time, these minerals fill the spaces between sediment grains, creating a cohesive rock. Pressure and heat can also contribute to rocks sticking together through processes like lithification.


What cause a comet?

Hundreds of tiny shards of rocks, ice, and basically anything that will stick together. You're welcome.


Which structure is used by hydrozoans to attach themselves to rocks?

This is the basal disc. It is useful in helping the hydrozoans stick to and stay on the rocks around them.

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How does a sedimentary rock contain pieces of igneous rocks?

Igneous rock pieces can stick together through cementation to form sedimentary rocks.


How can you make a fire with just rocks?

you need a certain type of rock called flint and you need a stick and you rub the flint and the stick together to cause friction and that causes fire.


What rocks are igneous sedimentary and metamorphic?

Igneous rocks are those formed by the solidification of magma. Sedimentary rocks are formed by the lithification of the sediments which accumulate from the erosion of preexisting rocks of all types. They also included rocks form from animal and plant remains. Metamorphic rocks are formed when sedimentary or igneous rocks are heated and or squashed.


What are some igneous and sedimentary rocks?

Igneous rocks are made from magma. Magma is made of melted rocks. (When it is underground it is called magma, when it erupts on the surface of the earth, it is called lava. It's the same material though.) When magma/lava cools, it forms igneous rocks. There are many types of igneous rocks and the specific type of igneous rock can vary according to which minerals are present in the melted rock, how fast it cools, and the presence of things like water. Sedimentary rocks are made out of tiny pieces of debris. This can include tiny rocks, sand, clay, silt, and organic material. (Organic materials can vary from rotted leaves to tiny, shelled ocean creatures, or many other types of organic material.) These bits of material collect in an area, then through compaction and cementation, they stick together to form sedimentary rocks. Sedimentary rocks can also be formed when minerals are dissolved in water and are then resolidified. This type of sedimentary rock is called a chemical sedimentary rock. Oolitic limestone is a good example of this type of sedimentary rock.


Why do ingneous rocks stick up above the ground?

Is this by any chance a question from some hsw science homework? I think we might have the same homework ;) lol x I don't know the answer but when I work it out I'll check back :) good luck x


What are non-examples of igneous?

Non-examples of igneous rocks would include sedimentary rocks like limestone or sandstone, which are formed from the accumulation and compression of sediments. Another non-example would be metamorphic rocks like marble or quartzite, which are formed from the alteration of existing rocks under high pressure and temperature. These rocks differ from igneous rocks, which are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten magma or lava.


How do geologists classify rock?

Geologists classify rocks into three groups. The first group are igneous rocks, the second are metamorphic rocks and the third are sedimentary rocks.


Can chewing gum stick on the ground forever?

yes it stick on ground.


What is a homophone for meat and stick in ground?

A homophone for "meat" and "stick in ground" could be "meet" and "stake in ground."


How do you get past level 3 in monkey go happy 2?

u click on the cloth & the rocks and dip the cloth in the oil on the ground and put the oil coved clouth on the stick and click the rocks and there tad da


Do they make self stick patches for pool liners?

yes Hipprocker xx


What is an homophone for meat and stick in the ground?

meat, meet bury, berry