Sedimentary Rocks

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Where do sedimentary rocks usually form?

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At Earth's surface.

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What process is NOT part of how sedimentary rocks form?

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Melting.

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What are tiny pieces that break off of rocks called?

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Sediment.

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Which sedimentary rock has the largest pieces of sediment?

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Conglomerate.

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What happens during erosion?

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Rock is carried away.

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What is the process of sediment being pressed together to form rock?

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Cementation.

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What is the term for the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

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What type of sedimentary rock is made from sand-sized particles?

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Sandstone.

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What is the term for the accumulation of sediment in a new location?

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Deposition.

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What is the main component of sedimentary rocks?

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Sediment.