Sedimentary Rocks Review

Horizontal layering of sedimentary rocks is called

• compaction.

• deposition.

• lithification.

• stratification.

The physical and chemical processes that transform sediments into sedimentary rocks is called

• compaction.

• deposition.

• lithification.

• stratification.

The process by which sediments are laid down on the ground or sink to the bottoms of bodies of water is called

• compaction.

• deposition.

• lithification.

• stratification.

True or false: Cementation is a part of lithification.

• True

• False

True or false: During deposition, the largest particles end up in the top layer.

• True

• False

True or false: Clastic sediments can range in size from microscopic particles to huge boulders.

• True

• False

True or false: Porosity is the percentage of open spaces between grains in a rock.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a clastic sedimentary rock? Select all that apply.

• breccia

• conglomerate

• sandstone

• shale

Which of the following is an organic (or biochemical) sedimentary rock? Select all that apply.

• chert

• coal

• limestone

• rock gypsum

Which of the following is a chemical sedimentary rock? Select all that apply.

• chert

• coal

• limestone

• rock gypsum

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2