Sedimentary Rock Flashcard

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What causes the pressure necessary to form sedimentary rocks?

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Weight from sediments above.

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True or False: Sedimentary rocks may contain fossils.

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True.

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What type of sedimentary rock is made from bits of minerals and other Earth material that were weathered and moved?

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Clastic sedimentary rock.

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What is the process called when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements like wind, water, and changing temperatures?

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Weathering.

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Name this rock: It is formed from sand and is often used in construction.

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Sandstone.

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What are the three main types of sedimentary rocks?

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Clastic, chemical, and organic.

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What is the term for the layers of sediment that accumulate over time?

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Strata.

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What is the process by which sediments are transported from one location to another?

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Erosion.

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What type of sedimentary rock forms from the precipitation of minerals from water?

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Chemical sedimentary rock.

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What is the term for sedimentary rocks that are formed from the remains of living organisms?

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Organic sedimentary rock.