Sedimentary Rock Review #1

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

• melting and solidification

• extreme heat and pressure

• compaction and cementation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Describe the texture of breccia.

• vesicular

• clastic

• crystalline

• bioclastic

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

• rock gypsum

• limestone

• gabbro

• conglomerate

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Describe the texture of limestone.

• bioclastic

• clastic

• vesicular

• glassy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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

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Fossils are only found in sedimentary rocks.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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

• True
• False

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What sized sediment makes shale?

• Sand
• Clay
• Cobble