Sedimentary Rocks

Rock made of layers of compressed sediments

• metamorphic rock
• igneous rock
• sedimentary rock
• school house rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment together.

• cementation
• deposition
• organic rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The process by which running water, wind, or ice carry away bits of broken-up rock

• weathering
• sediment
• erosion
• cememtation

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NGSS.4-ESS2-1

Small pebbles, pieces of other rock, and sand are called?

• weathering
• sediment

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What characteristic to sedimentary rocks often have?

• weather patterns
• tiny crystals
• striped layers
• glassy surfaces

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NGSS.4-ESS1-1

Which formation process do most sedimentary rocks follow?

• weathering, cementation, compaction, deposition, erosion

• weathering, erosion, compaction, cementation, deposition

• weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation

The process by which running water, wind, or ice carry away bits of broken-up rock

• weathering
• sediment
• erosion
• cememtation

_{Sedimentary Rocks are often made up of other rocks and minerals.}

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Sedimentary rocks may contain fossils.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

the dropping of sediments in layers. 

• compaction
• deposition
• erosion
• weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2