Fossil Fuels and Sedimentary Rocks Day 1

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What is the process called when layers of sediments become stuck together to form sedimentary rocks?

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Cementation.

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How long does it typically take to form a sedimentary rock?

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Millions of years.

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Why do most sedimentary rocks form in the ocean?

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Because oceans are where most bits of broken rock get deposited.

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What is the term for rock made of layers of compressed sediments?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the process called that breaks down rock into smaller particles due to wind, water, and ice?

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Weathering.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What is the primary component of sedimentary rocks?

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Sediments.

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What role do fossils play in sedimentary rocks?

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Fossils are often found in sedimentary rocks, providing evidence of past life.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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What is lithification in the context of sedimentary rock formation?

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Lithification is the process of turning sediments into solid rock through compaction and cementation.

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What are clastic sedimentary rocks?

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Rocks formed from the accumulation of fragments of pre-existing rocks.