Sedimentary Rocks

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What is lithification?

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Lithification is the process of forming new rocks from sediments.

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What type of sedimentary rock is formed by precipitation of dissolved minerals from water?

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Chemical sedimentary rock.

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What are remains of living things embedded or imprinted in a sedimentary rock called?

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Fossils.

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What type of sedimentary rock is made up of fragments of older rocks?

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Clastic sedimentary rock.

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What is cementation in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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Cementation is the precipitation of minerals that 'glue' the sediment grains together.

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What are the three main types of sedimentary rocks?

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Clastic, chemical, and organic sedimentary rocks.

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How do clastic sedimentary rocks form?

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Clastic sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and compaction of rock fragments.

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What is the role of water in the formation of chemical sedimentary rocks?

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Water plays a crucial role by dissolving minerals, which can later precipitate out to form rocks.

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What is the difference between organic and inorganic sedimentary rocks?

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Organic sedimentary rocks are formed from the remains of living organisms, while inorganic sedimentary rocks form from mineral precipitation.

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What is the process of compaction in sedimentary rock formation?

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Compaction is the squeezing of sediment grains together by the weight of overlying sediments.