5.10B Vocabulary Review

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What is sediment?

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Sediment refers to small pieces of rock that are broken down by weathering and erosion.

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What is deposition in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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Deposition is the process of dropping sediment by wind, water, and ice.

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What are the two main steps in the creation of sedimentary rock?

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The two main steps are compaction and cementation.

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What is compaction?

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Compaction is the process where layers of sediment are pressed together by natural forces.

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What is cementation?

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Cementation is the process where sediments harden together by water and minerals.

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What type of rock forms in layers?

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Sedimentary rock forms in layers.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural resources like coal, oil, and natural gas that are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

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How do sedimentary rocks relate to fossils?

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Sedimentary rocks often contain fossils, which are the preserved remains of ancient organisms.

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What is the role of weathering in sediment formation?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, which become sediment.

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What is the difference between sediment and sedimentary rock?

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Sediment is loose material, while sedimentary rock is formed when sediments are compacted and cemented together.