Sedimentary Rocks

Front

What factors can lead to the formation of a sedimentary rock?

Back

compaction and cementation

Front

What factors can lead to the formation of a sedimentary rock?

Back

evaporation and precipitation

Front

Describe the texture of breccia.

Back

clastic

Front

Which of the following is a land-derived sedimentary rock? rock gypsum, limestone, gabbro, conglomerate

Back

conglomerate

Front

Describe the method of lithification for sandstone.

Back

compaction and cementation

Front

Describe the texture of limestone.

Back

bioclastic

Front

Which of the following is an organically formed sedimentary rock?

• obsidian
• coal
• siltstone
• shale

Back

coal

Front

Describe the texture of dolostone.

Back

crystalline

Front

Which of the following is a chemically formed sedimentary rock? marble, breccia, rock salt, quartz

Back

rock salt

Front

Method of lithification for rock gypsum?

Back

evaporation and precipitation