Vocabulary Sedimentary Rock and Fossil Fuels

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What is Oil?

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A flammable liquid (Fossil Fuel) produced from organic matter (remains of dead organisms) buried under layers of sediment for millions of years.

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What is Organic Matter?

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The waste and remains of plants and animals.

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What is Coal?

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A solid non-renewable resource (Fossil Fuel) made from organic plant matter and used as fuel.

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What is Renewable Energy?

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Materials, used to create heat and power, from the Earth that can be replaced in a short period of time. Examples include biofuels, geothermal, hydropower, and solar power.

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What is Compaction?

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The process of sediments being squeezed together by the weight and pressure of heavier rocks above.

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What are Fossil Fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

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What is Natural Gas?

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A fossil fuel in the form of gas, primarily composed of methane, used for heating and electricity.

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What is Sediment?

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Small particles of rock, minerals, and organic material that settle at the bottom of water bodies.

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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 wind or water.

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What is Weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals through natural processes such as wind, water, and temperature changes.