Sedimentary Rocks

What factors can lead to the formation of a sedimentary rock?

• melting and solidification

• extreme heat and pressure

• compaction and cementation

What factors can lead to the formation of a sedimentary rock?

• evaporation and precipitation

• melting and solidification

• extreme heat and pressure

Describe the texture of breccia.

• vesicular

• clastic

• crystalline

• bioclastic

Which of the following is a land-derived sedimentary rock?

• rock gypsum

• limestone

• gabbro

• conglomerate

Describe the method of lithification for sandstone.

• melting and solidification

• compaction and cementation

• evaporation and precipitation

• extreme heat and pressure

Describe the texture of limestone.

• bioclastic

• clastic

• vesicular

• glassy

Which of the following is an organically formed sedimentary rock?

• obsidian

• coal

• siltstone

• shale

Describe the texture of dolostone.

• clastic

• bioclastic

• glassy

• crystalline

Which of the following is a chemically formed sedimentary rock?

• marble

• breccia

• rock salt

• quartz

Describe the method of lithification for rock gypsum?

• melting and solidification

• extreme heat and pressure

• compaction and cementation

• evaporation and precipitation