ES.5 C2 Sedimentary Rocks

The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements is called

• erosion
• weathering
• sedimentation

• Compaction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The process when rocks are moved or transported to a new location, usually caused by wind, running water, or gravity

• erosion
• weathering
• sedimentation

• Compaction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

When sediments are dropped after being carried by water, it is called:

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Compaction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

When layers of sediments are piled up, gravity forces the loose sediments to become tightly packed:

• Cemented

• Compacted

• Sedimentation

• Sorting

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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

• cementation
• deposition
• erosion

What factors cause the lithification of loose sediments into sedimentary rock?

• melting & solidification

• extreme heat & pressure

• compaction & cementation

• erosion & deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which of the following will NOT form into sedimentary rock?

• Plants & Animals

• Minerals dissolved in water

• Magma & Lava

• Clasts (broken rocks)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

How are clastic sedimentary rocks sub-classified?

(hint: the answer is in the pictured table)

• By Composition

• By Grain Size

• By Location

• By Density

Which clastic rock made from small grains has a fine texture?

(hint: the answer is in the pictured table)

• Conglomerate

• Sandstone

• Breccia

• Shale

What is the difference between conglomerate and breccia rocks?

(hint: the answer is in the pictured table)

• The shape of the gravel

• Size of the grains

• Rock texture

• Location where it formed