Sedimentary Rock and Fossils

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What type of rock fizzes when acid is applied?

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Limestone

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Where do sedimentary rocks primarily form?

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Under water, where things settle

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What does deposition refer to in geology?

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Sediments settling to the bottom of a basin

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In layers of sedimentary rock, where is the oldest layer found?

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On the bottom

Front

In which environment do layers of shale typically form?

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Swamp

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What are sedimentary rocks primarily composed of?

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Particles of minerals and organic material

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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What is the term for the movement of sediments from one place to another?

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Erosion

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What type of sedimentary rock is formed from compacted clay?

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Shale

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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 environments.