5.7A Sedimentary Rock/Fossil Fuels

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What is the order of processes in the formation of most sedimentary rocks?

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weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation

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Which of the following is NOT related to the formation of natural gas and oil?

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active volcanoes

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What does it mean to conserve?

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to save by using wisely and carefully

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What is natural gas?

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A gas fossil fuel that formed from marine organisms that were buried and over time heat and pressure from underground turned them into a fuel.

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What processes are associated with the formation of sedimentary rock?

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Compaction and Cementation

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What is sedimentary rock?

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A type of rock that forms from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

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What is the main component of coal?

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Carbon, formed from decayed plant material.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is deposition?

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The process in which sediments settle out of the water or wind that is carrying them.