Sedimentary

The forces that are involved in producing sediments are

• Weathering and Erosion

• Ebb and Flow

• Spring and Neap

• Round and Round

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The process that squeezes sediments under pressure.

• Compaction

• Acretion

• Containerism

• Cementation

Which layer of sedimentary rock is the oldest?

• A

• B

• D

• F

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The diagram below shows the sequence of the processes that turn solid rock into sandstone. Which two processes best complete this diagram?

• Melting and cooling

• Erosion and compaction

• Compaction and cementation

• Evaporation and dissolving

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Which of the following correctly completes the Sedimentary Rock Cycle?

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

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

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

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

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Which diagram models the process of compaction leading to the formation of sedimentary rock? (5.7A)

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Sediments are falling into the layers. What is NOT needed to make sedimentary rocks?

• millions of years

• organic matter

• layers of sediment

• compaction and cementation

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Putting pressure on sediments underground is called . . . 

• cementation

• compaction

• weathering

• erosion

When sediments stick together its called . . . 

• cementation

• compaction

• deposition

• erosion

When water, wind, ice or gravity removes pieces of rock, __ has occurred.

• Elaboration

• E-filing

• Eliminating

• Erosion

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