Sedimentary Rock Classification Practice

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Sedimentary rocks are formed by

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Compacting and cementing

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What is the breaking down of rocks?

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Weathering

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What is deposition?

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Pieces of sediment come to rest on a surface

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Small pieces of rock are also called

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sediment

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Wind, water, ice and gravity carry sediments away

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erosion

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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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The process of layers become stuck together forming sedimentary rocks

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cementation

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Classify the sedimentary rock: Sandstone

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Clastic

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Classify the sedimentary rock: Limestone made from shells

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Organic

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Classify the sedimentary rock: Conglomerate

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Clastic