sedimentary rocks and fossils

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What happens during weathering?

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The size and shape of rocks are changed.

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Sedimentary rocks take _______________ to form.

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millions of years.

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Sedimentary rocks form in _____________.

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layers of sediments stacked on top of each other.

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What is the process by which running water, wind, or ice carry away bits of broken-up rock?

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Erosion.

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Which term means the process that moves rock and sediment?

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Erosion.

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What are sedimentary rocks primarily made of?

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Small particles of rocks and minerals that have been compacted and cemented together.

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What is the term for the layers of sediment that build up over time?

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Strata.

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What is the process called when sediments are pressed together to form rock?

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Compaction.

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What is cementation in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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The process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles together.

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What is a fossil?

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The preserved remains or traces of ancient living organisms.