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Generally, Yes, but not necessarily.
Plateaus are generally created by an upwards thrust of the crust, pushing a flat rock bed further up than the surrounding area. The rock beds closest to the surface are usually either sedimentary rock layers (which are created by compacted sediment deposits) or sedimentary rock layers with intrusive igneous rocks. There are some plateaus that have metamorphic rock beds because the crust has been significantly eroded, warped, or overturned, but metamorphic rocks can be altered sedimentary or igneous rocks.
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What happens to sediment as it change to sedimentary rock?
Erosion deposits sediment.
Wind transported sediment are called?
Wind transported sediment is known as "aeolian sediment."
What are two kinds of landform created by deposits of sediment?
The two kind of land forms created by deposit of sediment are: alluvial fan and delta.
How does mass waste deposit sediment?
Mass wasting deposits sediment by the downslope movement of weathered rock or soil due to gravity. It can occur as landslides, rockfalls, mudslides, or other forms of mass movement, transporting sediment downslope where it may accumulate, creating sediment deposits.
Which plateau in India is rich in mineral deposits?
The Chota Nagpur Plateau in India is rich in mineral deposits such as coal, iron ore, copper, and bauxite. It is known for its abundant reserves of minerals and is a significant source of raw materials for industries in India.
What are the rock and soil deposits by streams called?
Sediment
What happens to sediment as it change to sedimentary rock?
Erosion deposits sediment.
How do glaciers deposit sediment?
Its deposits sediment by picking the sediment up which is called plucking.(weathering)
Wind transported sediment are called?
Wind transported sediment is known as "aeolian sediment."
What are the rich deposits of the Appalachian Plateau?
coal.
What rocks from sediment deposits?
one of them is sandstone.
What is it called when water deposits sediment?
deposition
When does a sediment deposit the sediment it is carrying?
When a glacier melts it deposits the sediment it eroded from the land, creating various landforms.
Why do sediment deposits tend to form?
The deposits can be cyclical as with rainfall, floods, tides, seasons.
Are fan shaped deposits of sediment called floodplains?
No, fan-shaped deposits of sediment are called alluvial fans. Floodplains are flat areas next to rivers that are covered in sediment during floods.
Does an old or young river deposit more sediment?
an older river deposits more sediment.
Which plateau is rich in mineral deposits?
The Colorado Plateau in the United States is known for its mineral deposits, including uranium, copper, and coal. The plateau covers parts of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.
