Sedimentary Rocks

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are dropped or deposited in a new place.

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What is compaction?

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Compaction is the process that squeezes sediments together to form sedimentary rock.

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What acts like glue in sedimentary rocks?

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Minerals act like glue, squeezing the sediments into a hard rock.

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What does the acronym WEDCC stand for?

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WEDCC stands for Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Compaction, and Cementation.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the transport or movement of rock and soil from one place to another.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is cementation?

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Cementation is the process where minerals fill the spaces between sediments and bind them together.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are types of rocks formed by the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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Give an example of a sedimentary rock.

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An example of a sedimentary rock is sandstone.

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What is the first step in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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The first step is weathering, where rocks break down into smaller pieces.