Sedimentary Rock

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Rock made of layers of compressed sediments

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sedimentary rock

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Small pieces of rock are also called

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sediment

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The breakdown of rock into smaller particles from the effects of wind, water and ice

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weathering

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Wind, water, ice and gravity carry sediments away

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erosion

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Sedimentary Rocks are often made up of other rocks and minerals.

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True

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Name this rock.

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coal

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Name this rock: lithographic limestone, breccia, coal, conglomerate

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conglomerate

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What characteristic do sedimentary rocks often have? Options: weather patterns, tiny crystals, striped layers, glassy surfaces

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striped layers

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What size sediment makes sandstone? Options: Pebble, Silt, Sand

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Sand

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The process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment together.

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cementation