Sedimentary rocks

Which term means the process that breaks down rocks into sediment.

• weathering

• erosion

• compaction

• deposition

• cementation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which term means the process that moves rock and sediment.

• weathering

• erosion

• compaction

• deposition

• cementation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following is NOT a type of erosion.

• ice

• fire

• wind

• water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which term means the process of sediment being dropped off and settling in a new location.

• weathering

• erosion

• compaction

• deposition

• cementation

Which term means the process of layering and pressing together sediment over many years.

• weathering

• erosion

• compaction

• deposition

• cementation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which term means the process of sediments squeezing and sticking together to create a solid rock.

• weathering

• erosion

• compaction

• deposition

• cementation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which sedimentary rock is used to make bricks and clay?

• sandstone

• shale

• halite (rock salt)

• limestone

Which sedimentary rock is used to make buildings?

• sandstone

• shale

• halite (rock salt)

• limestone

Which sedimentary rock is used to make seasoning for food and de-ice roads?

• sandstone

• shale

• halite (rock salt)

• limestone

Which sedimentary rock is used to make seasoning for agricultural lime?

• sandstone

• shale

• halite (rock salt)

• limestone