Sedimentary Rocks

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Rock made of layers of compressed sediments

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sedimentary rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What characteristic do sedimentary rocks often have?

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layers

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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Small pebbles, pieces of other rock, and sand are called?

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sediment

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The process by which running water, wind, or ice carry away bits of broken-up rock

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erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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

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cementation

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Order of formation of most sedimentary rocks?

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weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation

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Which best describes deposition?

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particles settle down, normally at the bottom of a body of water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which process best describes compaction?

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particles are squeezed together under pressure

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Sedimentary Rocks are often made up of other rocks and minerals.

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True

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the breaking down of rocks? Options: Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Compaction

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Weathering