Chapter 6: Sedimentary Rocks

The breakdown of exposed rock into small fragments and dissolved ions is termed .

• deposition

• erosion

• weathering

• stratification

The removal of detritus from weathered rock at an outcrop is termed .

• deposition

• erosion

• weathering

• stratification

Grains become rounded primarily during .

• weathering at outcrop

• erosion

• transportation

• deposition

Lithified detritus (breakdown products of preexisting rocks) forms which kind of sedimentary rock?

• biochemical

• chemical

• clastic

• organic

Cemented shells of marine organisms form which kind of sedimentary rock?

• biochemical

• clastic

• organic

Physical precipitation of gypsum due to evaporation of seawater produces which kind of sedimentary rock?

• biochemical

• chemical

• clastic

• organic

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Clastic sedimentary rocks are primarily classified on the basis of .

• grain size

• degree of sorting

• angularity

• mineral composition

Compaction and cementation of grains occur during .

• erosion

• lithification

• transport

• weathering

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Which transport medium carries the largest particles?

• ice

• water

• wind

It is unusual for to carry grains larger than sand.

• ice

• water

• wind