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Sedimentary rocks are types of rock that are formed by the deposit of material at the Earth's surface and within bodies of water. The horizontal layering happens because it has forms with the passing of time over thousands if not millions of years.

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Do sedimentary rock layers always stay horizontal?

No. It is not uncommon for the layers to be shifted out of a horizontal position.


What type of rock has visible flat layers?

Sedimentary rock, such as sandstone or shale, often has visible flat layers called strata that form from the accumulation and compression of sediments over time. These layers can be easily distinguished in sedimentary rocks due to their distinct horizontal orientation.


Where can strata can be found sedimentary rock or igneous rock?

Strata can be found in sedimentary rocks, which form in layers over time as sediments accumulate and compact. Igneous rocks, which form from molten magma cooling and solidifying, do not typically have distinct layers or strata.


What does hardened layers of sediments form?

A sedimentary rock


What is the principle of horizontality?

Principle of Horizontality: as sediments settle form water, they form horizontal layers of rock. Non-horizontal layers must have suffered some disturbance after they formed.


Where do several sedimentary rock layers form?

Over Ancient Rock


What are the layers found in sedimentary rocks called?

The layers found in sedimentary rocks are called strata. These are horizontal layers of sediment that have been deposited over time and then compacted and cemented together to form rock. Each layer represents a different time period in Earth's history.


What is the relative age of a fault that cuts across three horizontal sedimentary rock layers?

The relative age of the fault is younger than the sedimentary rock layers it cuts across. The fault must have formed after the deposition of the sedimentary rock layers, as it disrupts them.


What are horizontal layers of rocks?

Horizontal layers of rocks are rock layers that are parallel to the Earth's surface. These layers are typically formed over time through sedimentary processes, such as deposition of sediment in water or air. The horizontal orientation of these layers indicates the original horizontal position in which they were deposited.


What do you call the layers in sedimentary rock?

Sedimentary rock layers. your welcome


What kinds of layers does sedimentary rock generally form?

Bedrock


What sedimentary rock is formed form layers of clay compacted very tightly together?

This is Shale, a Sedimentary rock.