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ingeous become sedimentary rocks after they undergo the process of weathering either mechanical, chemical, or biological.

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After the Igneous rock has broken down through weathering the remains can be packed back together with other rocks and minerals.

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The rock is eroded then the fragments from the erosion undergo sedimentary processes:

  1. Burial
  2. Compaction
  3. Cementation
  4. Lithification
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If sedimentary rock is melted,then it solidifies from melt,is now an igneous rock

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It first has to be melted and incorporated into magma. This usually involves it being subducted, but it can happen when the rock is melted by and incorporated into a magmatic intrusion.

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What type of rock are mostly found in mountains?

volcanic mountains are mostly associated with igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks at their slopes can be found due to weathering,but mountains such as fold mountains can contain igneous rocks,metarmophic ro cks and even sedimentary rocks at their slopes


Name the three major groups of rocks and describe how each forms?

The three groups are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. igneous forms when magma or lava cools down. sedimentary forms when sediments (clay, sand, silt etc) gets compressed. and metamorphic forms when an igneous or sedimentary goes under very high temperatures and pressure


Scientists divide rocks into groups based on what?

Rocks are grouped by how they are formed. There are 3 types of rocks. Sedimentary, Metamorphic, and Igneous rock. Sedimentary rocks are made from broken down rocks, called sediment, which come from all three rocks. Metamorphic rocks come from existing rocks that are changed by heat and pressure. The Igneous rocks are formed from magma that rose up to the surface, also known as lava. When the lava cools and hardens it forms igneous rocks. That is a rock cycle. Rocks are grouped by how they are formed. There are 3 types of rocks. Sedimentary, Metamorphic, and Igneous rock. Sedimentary rocks are made from broken down rocks, called sediment, which come from all three rocks. Metamorphic rocks come from existing rocks that are changed by heat and pressure. The Igneous rocks are formed from magma that rose up to the surface, also known as lava. When the lava cools and hardens it forms igneous rocks. That is a rock cycle.


Why are fossils most likely to be found in sedimentary rock samples?

Most fossils are found in sedimentary rock, because igneous and metamorphic rock undergo great heat and pressure when forming, where as sedimentary rocks undergo much less pressure and heat to form, better preserving the fossil


What are all the rocks in the world?

All the named rocks are igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary.

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What is required to change an igneous rock into a sedimentary rock?

Igneous rocks are a "finished product". They do not become sedimentary rock - though sedimentary rocks, with heat and pressure can become metamorphic rocks.


Are volcanic rocks sedimentary?

No. Volcanic rocks are igneous (although not all igneous rocks are volcanic). Sedimentary rocks are made of sediment naturally cemented together. However, volcanic (or extrusive igneous) rocks can be eroded into sediment, which can be cemented, compacted, or otherwise become sedimentary rock such as sandstone or conglomerate. It is then not considered igneous.


What do igneous rocks become when you break down and settle into layer?

sedimentary rocks


Which type of rocks can become metamorphic?

Both sedimentary and igneous


What are three types of rocks?

igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic


How can igneos rocks become sedimentary rocks?

Igneous rocks can become sedimentary rocks through the process of weathering and erosion, which breaks down the igneous rocks into small particles. These particles are then transported and deposited, forming layers of sediment. Over time, the pressure and compaction from the overlying layers can cement the sediment particles together, creating a sedimentary rock.


What are two possible fates for a igneous rock?

Two of the most common fates of igneous rocks are to become sediment (and later sedimentary rocks) or to become metamorphic rocks.


Are sedimentary rocks are harder than igneous rocks?

No, igneous rocks are harder than sedimentary rocks on average.


What can happento a sedimentary rock once it is formed?

Sedimentary rocks can be eroded into sediments and form sedimentary rocks again, they can melt and become igneous rocks, and they can undergo extreme heat and pressure and become metamorphic rocks.


How can an igneous rock become a sedimentary rocks?

Yes, after erosion and deposition.


Can Metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks.?

Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks


Can metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks?

Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks