Sedimentary Rocks

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What is the process that squeezes sediments under pressure?

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Compaction

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What are the forces involved in producing sediments?

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Weathering and Erosion

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Which layer of sedimentary rock is the oldest?

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Layer A

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What happens when an agent of erosion loses energy and drops sediments?

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Deposition

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What is the correct order of the Sedimentary Rock Cycle?

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A = Erosion, B = Compaction, C = Cementation

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock, minerals, or organic material that are transported by wind, water, or ice.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What is cementation?

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The process by which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.

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What is the difference between compaction and cementation?

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Compaction is the squeezing of sediments under pressure, while cementation is the process of binding sediments together with minerals.