Sedimentary Rocks Identification Flashcard

Front

What is the term for the process by which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together?

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Cementation

Front

Which process involves the movement of sediment from one location to another by wind, water, ice, or gravity?

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Erosion

Front

The recrystallization of unmelted material under high temperature and pressure results in what type of rock?

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Metamorphic rock

Front

Which of the following is an organically formed sedimentary rock?

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Coal

Front

Which of the following is a land-derived sedimentary rock?

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Conglomerate

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What is lithification?

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The process of turning sediment into rock through compaction and cementation.

Front

Define sedimentary rock.

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Rocks formed from the accumulation and consolidation of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

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What is the primary component of limestone?

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Calcium carbonate (CaCO3).

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What type of sedimentary rock is formed from the remains of plants and animals?

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Organic sedimentary rock.