Celebration of Learning Ch. VI

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What are sediments?

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Sediments are mud, sand, and tiny bits of rocks that cement together to form a type of rock.

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What type of rock is formed when bits of other rocks become pressed into a solid?

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Sedimentary Rock.

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How many years have most nonrenewable resources existed?

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Millions.

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Which of the following is not a renewable energy resource? sunlight, coal, hydroelectric, tides?

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Coal.

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What is compaction in geology?

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Compaction is the process when layers pile up and press down on the material below.

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What is the process called when sediments are glued together to form rock?

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Cementation.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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Wind energy.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources exist in finite amounts.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from existing rocks that are changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.