Sedimentary Rocks Warm Up

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What factors can lead to the formation of a sedimentary rock?

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Compaction and cementation are the key processes that lead to the formation of sedimentary rocks.

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What characteristic do sedimentary rocks often have?

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Sedimentary rocks often have striped layers.

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What kind of rock is formed when debris is buried, compressed, and cemented together?

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Sedimentary rock is formed when debris is buried, compressed, and cemented together.

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Which type of sedimentary rock is made of pre-existing rocks?

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Clastic sedimentary rock is made of pre-existing rocks.

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What are small pebbles, pieces of other rock, and sand called?

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They are called sediment.

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What is the process of sediment being compacted and cemented together called?

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Lithification is the process of sediment being compacted and cemented together.

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What are the three main types of sedimentary rocks?

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The three main types of sedimentary rocks are clastic, chemical, and biochemical.

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What is an example of a clastic sedimentary rock?

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Sandstone is an example of a clastic sedimentary rock.

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What is the difference between chemical and biochemical sedimentary rocks?

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Chemical sedimentary rocks form from the precipitation of minerals from water, while biochemical sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of organic materials.

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How do fossils relate to sedimentary rocks?

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Fossils are often found in sedimentary rocks because they form in environments where organisms can be buried and preserved.