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Because it was originally a sediment, such as sand or mud, but was then lithified into a rock.
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What is layered rock called?
A layered rock is composted of sediments that have been compressed over time, It is called a sedimentary rock.
What are sedimentary rocks of weathered rock fragments called?
Sedimentary rocks of weathered rock fragments are called clastic rocks.
Rocks formed from weathered debris from preexisisting rocks are called?
They are called clastic sedimentary rocks.
What is a rock made of layers that are cemented together?
Layers of sediment which have undergone lithification are called sedimentary rock.
What is a rock called that is made out of sand and mud?
Shale is the answer to this question :) i am 100% sure so don't second guess 0.0
Type of rockformed from sediments called?
A rock formed for sedimentary deposits is called a sedimentary rock. A sedimentary rock which has then undergone metamorphism is called a meta-sediment.
Is organic rock a type of sedimentary rock?
ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCK`s : Is a type of sedimentary rock because sedimentary rock has three types of sedimentary rock called clastic , chemical , and organic sedimentary rock so yes ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCK is a type of sedimentary rock..........................................
When layers of sediment get squeezed together they make this rock type called?
i think it is limestone It is called sedimentary rock.
Sedimentary rock formed from sand?
Sedimentary rock formed from sand is called sandstone.
A sedimentary rock formed from pieces of other rocks is called?
A clastic sedimentary rock.
What is layered rock called?
A layered rock is composted of sediments that have been compressed over time, It is called a sedimentary rock.
What are sedimentary rocks of weathered rock fragments called?
Sedimentary rocks of weathered rock fragments are called clastic rocks.
What type of rock is formed from particles or dissolved minerals from previously existing rocks?
The rock described would be a clastic sedimentary rock.
What type of sedimentary rock forms when crystals grow out of solution?
These minerals are called evaporites.
What is layers of rock called?
sedimentary
Rocks formed from weathered debris from preexisisting rocks are called?
They are called clastic sedimentary rocks.
What is a rock made of layers that are cemented together?
Layers of sediment which have undergone lithification are called sedimentary rock.
