Sedimentary Rocks Pre-Flashcard

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What type of rock is formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What process involves the movement of sediment from one location to another?

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Erosion.

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles over time?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What process in the rock cycle involves the breaking down of rocks by water, wind, and ice?

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Weathering.

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How can sedimentary rocks provide evidence of past environments?

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They often have layers that show different conditions over time.

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What is the definition of sedimentary rock?

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Rocks formed from the accumulation of sediment, which can include minerals, organic matter, and other materials.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving sediment from one place to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces such as water, wind, and ice.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediment settles out of the transporting medium, such as water or wind.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.