3.3 Exploring Sedimentary Rocks and Fossils

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What is the term used to describe the layers found in sedimentary rocks?

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Strata

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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 distinguishes biochemical sedimentary rocks from other types?

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They are formed from the remains of living organisms.

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Which of the following is an example of a chemical sedimentary rock?

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Limestone

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What is the primary component of organic sedimentary rocks?

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Plant and animal remains.

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What process leads to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Lithification, which includes compaction and cementation of sediments.

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What are the three main types of sedimentary rocks?

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Clastic, chemical, and organic.

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What is a clastic sedimentary rock?

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A rock formed from fragments of other rocks and minerals.

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How does limestone typically form?

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From the accumulation of calcium carbonate from marine organisms.

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What is the significance of fossils found in sedimentary rocks?

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They provide evidence of past life and environmental conditions.