Sedimentary rocks

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What are small pebbles, pieces of other rock, and sand called?

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Sediment

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What process describes particles being squeezed together under pressure?

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Compaction

Front

What is the process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment together?

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Cementation

Front

What characteristic do sedimentary rocks often have?

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Striped layers

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What is the term for the process of sediment settling out of water?

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Deposition

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

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Sedimentary rock

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What is the main difference between sedimentary rocks and igneous rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks form from sediment, while igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava.

Front

What is the role of water in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Water helps transport sediment and facilitates the processes of compaction and cementation.

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What is an example of a sedimentary rock?

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Sandstone

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What is the term for the layering that occurs in sedimentary rocks?

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Stratification