Sedimentary Rocks and Fossil Fuels Review

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What are the two processes called that push and stick layers of rock and dirt together?

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Compaction and Cementation

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Which diagram models the process of compaction leading to the formation of Sedimentary Rock?

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Diagram G

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What is a living thing, including plants, animals, and bacteria, called?

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Organism

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What is the process by which rock is broken down into smaller pieces by physical means?

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Weathering

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What is the term for the breaking down of rocks into smaller fragments?

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Weathering

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the role of fossils in sedimentary rocks?

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Fossils are the preserved remains of organisms found within sedimentary rocks, providing evidence of past life.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.