Sedimentary Rock Formation

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

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weathering

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Wind, water, ice and gravity moving sediments from the source rock is known as...

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erosion

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This process happens when sediment settles on the floor of rivers, lakes and oceans.

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deposition

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This part of the rock forming process is from the weight of new sediment layers being deposited on top of older layers.

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compaction

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The process of sediments sticking together due to dissolved minerals crystallizing around the sediments is called...

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cementation

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The waste and remains of plants and animals is called...

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organic matter

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At the deposition step, is a rock formed?

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no

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When sediments are under pressure from other sediments above them, this is called . . .

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compaction

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Students create a science demo by grinding noodles to show a process. Which step are they demonstrating?

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weathering

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This keeps sedimentary rock stuck together.

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minerals