Sedimentary Rocks and Fossil Fuels

Front

What is the breaking down of rocks into smaller fragments called?

Back

Weathering

Front

True or False: Sedimentary rocks may contain fossils.

Back

True

Front

What happens when the weight of new sediment layers is deposited on top of older layers?

Back

Compaction

Front

Which of the following was formed from plant remains: Diamond, Gold, Coal, or Plastic?

Back

Coal

Front

What is the process by which dissolved minerals in water glue particles of sediment together into one rock?

Back

Cementation

Front

What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

Back

Sedimentary Rock

Front

What is erosion?

Back

The process of moving sediment from one place to another.

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

Front

What are fossils?

Back

Remains or traces of ancient living organisms preserved in rocks.

Front

What is compaction in the context of sedimentary rocks?

Back

The process where sediments are pressed together under pressure.