Unit 4.2 Rocks Vocabulary
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10th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a sedimentary rock?
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A type of rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments, which can include fragments of other rocks, minerals, and organic material.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is cementation in geology?
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The process by which dissolved minerals crystallize and bind sediment particles together, forming solid rock.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is compaction in the context of sedimentary rocks?
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The process that squeezes sediments under pressure, reducing their volume and increasing their density.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a clastic rock?
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A type of sedimentary rock composed of fragments (clasts) of pre-existing rocks and minerals.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is conglomerate rock?
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A type of clastic sedimentary rock made up of large, rounded fragments of various rocks and minerals cemented together.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is sandstone?
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A clastic sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-sized particles, often formed in environments like beaches and deserts.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is shale?
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A fine-grained clastic sedimentary rock formed from compacted mud and clay, often containing fossils.
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