Exploring Sedimentary Rock Formation

What percentage of rocks exposed on Earth's surface are sedimentary rocks?

• 60%

• 50%

• 75%

• 80%

Which famous landform is an example of sedimentary rocks?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Sahara Desert

• Grand Canyon

• Mount Everest

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What is a key characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

• They are formed in layers

• They are found only underwater

• They are formed from magma

• They have a crystalline structure

What pages in the textbook should you refer to for more information on sedimentary rocks?

• Pages 80-81

• Pages 72-73

• Pages 50-51

• Pages 60-61

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What is the first step in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Cementation

• Compaction

What process involves sediments being carried away to a new location?

• Cementation

• Weathering

• Compaction

• Erosion

What is the final step in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Cementation

• Compaction

• Erosion

• Weathering

Which of the following is NOT an example of a sedimentary rock?

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Shale

• Limestone

What can the layers of sedimentary rocks tell us about?

• The color of the rock

• The age of the land

• The height of the rock

• The temperature of the area

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What will the upcoming lab activity demonstrate?

• The process of mineral extraction

• The process of sedimentary rock formation

• The process of rock melting

• The process of fossil formation

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