Sedimentary rocks

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What is cementation?

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

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What is erosion?

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The process by which running water, wind, or ice carry away bits of broken-up rock.

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What best describes compaction?

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Particles are squeezed together under pressure.

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What is sediment?

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Small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Rocks made of layers of compressed sediments.

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What is deposition?

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The process in which sediment is laid down in new locations.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion involves the movement of sediment, while weathering is the breaking down of rocks.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.

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What is a fossil?

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The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms found in sedimentary rocks.