Sediments Compaction

The process that presses sediments together

• clastic rock
• cementation
• compaction
• deposition

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

• compaction
• deposition
• organic rock
• cementation

Rock made of layers of compressed sediments

• metamorphic rock
• igneous rock
• sedimentary rock
• school house rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

When the weight of new  sediment layers is deposited on top of older layers

• erosion
• compaction
• pressure
• weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Force of objects pushing on other objects

• erosion
• pressure
• fighting

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The process of layers become stuck together forming sedimentary rocks

• sticking
• pressuring
• cementation
• deposition

The sediment has been dropped off in a pile. What process happened last?

• weathering
• compaction
• cementation
• deposition

Putting pressure on sediments underground is called . . . 

• cementation
• compaction
• weathering
• erosion

When sediments stick together its called . . . 

• cementation
• compaction
• deposition
• erosion

How long does it take a complete sedimentary rock to form?

• millions of years
• thousands of years

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4