5.7A: Sedimentary Rocks and Fossil Fuels

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What are natural resources?

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Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as trees and oil.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments drop off in a new location.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of sediments from one place to another.

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What are sediments?

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Sediments are tiny pieces of broken rock that accumulate over time.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller sediments.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced once used.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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An example of a renewable resource is solar energy.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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An example of a nonrenewable resource is coal.

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What is compaction in sedimentary rock formation?

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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together under pressure, reducing their volume.

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What is cementation in sedimentary rock formation?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediments together to form rock.