Sedimentary Rocks

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What is the process by which rocks are broken down?

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Weathering

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What is the process by which running water, wind, or ice carry away bits of broken-up rock?

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Erosion

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

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Sedimentary Rock

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What is the process in which sediment settles out of the water or wind that is carrying it?

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Deposition

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock, minerals, or organic material that are transported by wind, water, or ice.

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What is cementation in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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The process by which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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

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What is the role of water in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Water helps transport sediments and can also aid in the cementation process.

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What are the two main types of weathering?

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Physical weathering and chemical weathering.

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What is physical weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.