Sedimentary Rocks and Fossil Fuels

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What is weathering?

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The breakdown of rock into smaller particles from the effects of wind, water, and ice.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water flow and transported to another location.

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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By the accumulation and compression of sediments over time.

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What is natural gas?

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A gas fossil fuel that formed from marine organisms that were buried and subjected to heat and pressure over time.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Energy sources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is compaction in geology?

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The process by which sediments are pressed together under their own weight, leading to the formation of sedimentary rocks.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediments settle out of the water or wind carrying them, accumulating in layers.

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What is coal?

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A solid fossil fuel formed from the remains of ancient plants that were buried and subjected to heat and pressure.

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What is petroleum?

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A liquid fossil fuel formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms, often found in rock formations.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process by which rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed over time.

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