Sedimentary Rocks

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When the weight of new sediment layers is deposited on top of older layers

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compaction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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When an agent of erosion loses energy, it drops sediments.

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Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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The forces that are involved in producing sediments are: Weathering and Erosion, Ebb and Flow, Spring and Neap, Round and Round

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Weathering and Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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The process that squeezes sediments under pressure.

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Compaction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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When water, wind, ice or gravity removes pieces of rock, __ has occurred.

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Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Which layer of sedimentary rock is the oldest? Options: A, B, D, F

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A

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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The diagram below shows the sequence of the processes that turn solid rock into sandstone. Which two processes best complete this diagram?

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Compaction and cementation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Complete the Sedimentary Rock Cycle: A = ?, B = ?, C = ?

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A = Erosion, B = Compaction, C = Cementation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Which diagram models the process of compaction leading to the formation of sedimentary rock?

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This valley is a result of: water erosion, deposition, glaciers, wind

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glaciers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2