Sedimentary Rocks

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What is the smallest sediment size?

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Clay

Front

What distinguishes igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks?

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How they were formed

Front

What is a characteristic feature of sedimentary rocks?

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Parallel layers

Front

Which sedimentary rock has both bioclastic and crystalline versions?

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Limestone

Front

What are rocks formed from once-living things called?

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Bioclastic Sedimentary Rocks

Front

What type of sedimentary rock is formed from fragments of other rocks?

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Clastic Sedimentary Rocks

Front

What is the process of sedimentation?

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The accumulation of sediments over time, leading to rock formation.

Front

What is lithification?

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The process of turning sediments into solid rock.

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

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What is the primary component of limestone?

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Calcium carbonate (CaCO3)