WEDCC

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What is Compaction?

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The process where pressure from overlying sediments packs the layers tightly together, reducing the space between them.

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What is Cementation?

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The process where sediments are glued together by minerals that precipitate from water, hardening them into sedimentary rock.

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What is Erosion?

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The process by which sediments are carried away from their original location by wind, water, or ice.

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What is Deposition?

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The process where sediments settle out of the transporting medium (like water or wind) and accumulate in a new location.

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What is Weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces through physical or chemical means.

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What is Sediment?

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Small particles of rock, minerals, or organic material that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

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What is a Barchan Sand Dune?

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A crescent-shaped sand dune formed by the deposition of sand, typically shaped by wind blowing from one direction.

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What is the difference between Weathering and Erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks in place, while erosion involves the movement of those broken pieces to a new location.

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What role does water play in Cementation?

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Water carries dissolved minerals that can precipitate and bond sediment particles together during cementation.

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What is the significance of sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is important for understanding Earth's history, as it often contains fossils and records past environments.