Sedimentary Rock Assessment 5.7A

Which process necessary for sedimentary rock formation is represented by the image?

• Decomposition

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Compaction

Which diagram shows the process by which sedimentary rock is formed?

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The diagram shows how sedimentary rock is formed. What processes are represented in the diagram?

• Weathering, erosion, and deposition

• Deposition, compaction, and cementation

• Deposition, heat, and pressure

• Decomposition, pressure, and deposition

During what process do sediments get closer together in the formation of sedimentary rock?

• Compaction

• Deposition

• Decomposition

• Cementation

The diagram shows three processes eroded sediments go through in the formation of sedimentary rock.

Which image represents the process in which sediments get stuck together?

• Image X

• Image Y

• Image Z

Which image does NOT show sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from sediments of weathered material that have been eroded and then deposited in layers. This process requires-

• temperature in time

• deposition and melting

• collection and transportation

• time and pressure

A group of students explores the steps required for sedimentation of rocks. They record the results of the process in the table shown.

Which of these best completes the table?

• Layering

• Transporting

• Compacting

• Fragmenting

The most important factor in forming the sedimentary rock layers in the image shown is -

• volcanic eruptions

• scorching sun

• moving water

• earthquakes

Which of the following best completes the process shown in the flow chart?

• Layers

• Deposition

• Cementing

• Transporting