Sedimentary Chart ID

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Is limestone a clastic or chemical/organic sedimentary rock?

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Limestone is a chemical/organic sedimentary rock.

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Clastic sedimentary rocks are made out of ......

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Clastic sedimentary rocks are made out of fragmented preexisting rock.

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Identify this sedimentary rock: limestone, shale, sandstone, conglomerate.

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Limestone.

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Limestone is a ______ sedimentary rock made from ___________

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Limestone is a biochemical sedimentary rock made from fragments of marine shells.

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Identify this sedimentary rock: conglomerate, sandstone, shale, limestone.

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Conglomerate.

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What are the two main types of sedimentary rocks?

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The two main types of sedimentary rocks are clastic and chemical/organic.

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What is the primary characteristic of clastic sedimentary rocks?

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Clastic sedimentary rocks are characterized by being composed of fragments of preexisting rocks.

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What is an example of a chemical sedimentary rock?

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An example of a chemical sedimentary rock is limestone.

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What process forms clastic sedimentary rocks?

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Clastic sedimentary rocks are formed through the processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition.

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What is the significance of fossils in sedimentary rocks?

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Fossils in sedimentary rocks provide evidence of past life and environmental conditions.