Sedimentary Rock and Fossil Fuels

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

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cementation

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Sedimentary rocks are formed by

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Compacting and cementing of sediments

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What is the breaking down of rocks?

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Weathering

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What is deposition?

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Pieces of sediments being dropped off in a new place

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Water has moved through the area and carried part of the cliff away. What is this process called?

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erosion

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When sediment has been stuck together to form a sedimentary rock, the process is called ___________.

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cementation

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Putting pressure on sediments underground is called . . .

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compaction

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When rocks get broken into smaller pieces, it is called ___________.

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weathering

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Students create a demonstration by pouring water on a pile of sand. What are they demonstrating?

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erosion

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Organic material inside of sedimentary rock comes from . . .

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animals and plants that perished (died) long ago