Sedimentary rocks

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Rock made of layers of compressed sediments

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sedimentary rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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The process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment together.

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cementation

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Small pebbles, pieces of other rock, and sand are called?

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sediment

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What characteristic do sedimentary rocks often have?

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striped layers

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Formation process of most sedimentary rocks: cementation, compaction, deposition, erosion; erosion, compaction, cementation, deposition; erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation

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erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation

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Which process best describes compaction?

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particles are squeezed together under pressure

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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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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-ESS2-1

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1