Exploring Sedimentary Rock Formation Processes

The video explains how sedimentary rocks form over millions of years through processes like weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation. Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, while erosion transports these sediments. Deposition occurs when sediments settle in a new location. Compaction adds pressure to these layers, and cementation bonds them together, forming new rocks. The video concludes with a summary of these processes.

How long does it take for sedimentary rocks to form?

• Millions of years

• Thousands of years

• Billions of years

• A few years

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Which process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Cementation

• Weathering

What is the movement or transportation of sediments called?

• Compaction

• Cementation

• Weathering

• Erosion

What happens during the process of compaction?

• Sediments are transported

• Sediments are glued together

• Sediments are squeezed under pressure

• Sediments are broken down

Which process involves the bonding or sticking together of sediments?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Cementation