Sediments and Sedimentary Rock Review

What kind of rock is formed when debris is buried, compresses and cemented together? 

• Metmaorphic
• Magma
• Sedimetnary
• Igneous

The process of squeezing sediments together in layers is called...

• compaction
• weathering
• cementation
• deposition 

What is the correct order of making and dropping off of sediments?

• weathering, erosion, deposition 
• erosion, weathering, deposition
• weathering, deposition , erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following is an

organically formed sedimentary rock?

• sandstone

• coal

• breccia

• shale

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.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following is a chemically formed sedimentary rock?

• marble

• breccia

• limestone

• quartz

Sedimentary rock formed from remains of plants and animals is called _?_.

• chemical sedimentary rock

• organic sedimentary rock

• clastic sedimentary rock

• erosion

Which layer of sedimentary rock is the oldest?

• A
• B
• D
• F

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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

• compaction
• deposition
• erosion

• cementation

This rock is made of salts left behind when a shallow sea evaporated. What type of sedimentary rock is it?

• clastic sedimentary rock
• chemical sedimentary rock
• organic sedimentary rock