Sedimentary Rocks

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What is deposition in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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Deposition is the process where particles settle as loosely packed sediment when an agent of erosion loses energy.

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What are the three main processes in the Sedimentary Rock Cycle?

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A = Erosion, B = Compaction, C = Cementation.

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What is compaction in sedimentary rock formation?

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Compaction is the process that squeezes sediments under pressure, reducing their volume.

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What happens during deposition?

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When an agent of erosion loses energy, it drops sediments, leading to deposition.

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What is cementation in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals precipitate and bind sediment particles together.

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What role does erosion play in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Erosion is the process that removes and transports sediments, which can later be deposited to form sedimentary rocks.

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How do sedimentary rocks form from sediments?

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Sedimentary rocks form through the processes of erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation.

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What is the significance of sediment size in sedimentary rock formation?

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Sediment size affects the sorting and layering of sediments, influencing the characteristics of the resulting sedimentary rock.

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What is the difference between clastic and chemical sedimentary rocks?

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Clastic sedimentary rocks are formed from fragments of other rocks, while chemical sedimentary rocks form from the precipitation of minerals from solution.

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What is lithification?

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Lithification is the process of turning loose sediments into solid rock through compaction and cementation.

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