Sedimentary rocks

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What characteristic do sedimentary rocks often have?

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Striped layers

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What are the forces involved in producing sediments?

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Weathering and Erosion

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What type of rock is made of layers of compressed sediments?

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Sedimentary rock

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What does compaction mean in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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Particles are squeezed together under pressure.

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What is the process called when sediments settle out of water?

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Deposition

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What is the main component of sedimentary rocks?

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Sediments

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What is the term for the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving sediments from one place to another.

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What is lithification?

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The process of turning sediments into rock.

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What are fossils?

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Remains or traces of ancient life found in sedimentary rocks.