Porter 5g 2nd 9w Science Review Earths cycles

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What is cementation?

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Cementation is the process where sand grains are bonded together, forming sedimentary rocks.

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How do sediments become rocks?

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Sediments become rocks through layering and compaction by the weight of water and other sediments.

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What type of resource is coal?

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Coal is a non-renewable resource.

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What are fossil fuels like coal formed from?

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Fossil fuels like coal are formed from organic material, specifically plants and animals.

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What type of resource is water?

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Water is a renewable resource.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals through natural processes.

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What is compaction?

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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together under pressure, reducing their volume.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock, minerals, or organic material that are transported by wind, water, or ice.