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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are types of rocks that are formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles, often in layers.

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What is the process of sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process by which particles settle out of a fluid, leading to the formation of sedimentary layers.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary.

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed through the processes of weathering, erosion, deposition, and lithification.

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What is lithification?

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Lithification is the process of turning sediment into rock through compaction and cementation.

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What role do fossils play in sedimentary rocks?

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Fossils are often found in sedimentary rocks, providing evidence of past life and environmental conditions.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind or water.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are laid down in new locations after being transported by wind, water, or ice.

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What are clastic sedimentary rocks?

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Clastic sedimentary rocks are formed from fragments of other rocks and minerals that have been cemented together.

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What are chemical sedimentary rocks?

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Chemical sedimentary rocks form when minerals precipitate from solution, often in bodies of water.