Types and Characteristics of Sedimentary Rocks

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What is an example of an organic rock?

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Coal is an example of an organic rock.

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What are the types of sedimentary rock?

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The types of sedimentary rock are Organic, Clastic, and Chemical.

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Which of the following is a chemically formed sedimentary rock?

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Rock salt is a chemically formed sedimentary rock.

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What is the process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment together?

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Cementation is the process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment together.

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Rock salt is made of what mineral?

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Rock salt is made of Halite.

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What is a clastic sedimentary rock?

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A clastic sedimentary rock is formed from fragments of other rocks and minerals.

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What is the primary characteristic of chemical sedimentary rocks?

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Chemical sedimentary rocks form from the precipitation of minerals from water.

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What is the definition of sediment?

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Sediment is small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things.

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What is the process of deposition in sedimentary rock formation?

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Deposition is the process where sediment settles out of the water or wind carrying it.

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What is the difference between organic and inorganic sedimentary rocks?

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Organic sedimentary rocks form from the remains of living organisms, while inorganic sedimentary rocks form from mineral deposits.