Sedimentary Rock

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Sedimentary rocks may contain fossils.

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True

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Sedimentary rock type made from bits of minerals and other Earth material that were weathered and moved is _?_ sedimentary rock.

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clastic

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the dropping of sediments in layers.

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deposition

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squeezing sediments together in layers

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compaction

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What is the correct order of making and dropping off of sediments? Options: weathering, erosion, deposition, erosion, weathering, deposition, weathering, deposition, erosion

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weathering, erosion, deposition

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the process by which running water, wind, or ice carry away bits of broken-up rock

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erosion

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Sedimentary rock formed from remains of plants and animals is called _?_.

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organic sedimentary rock

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What is an example of an organic sedimentary rock? Options: coal, breccia, rock salt, shale

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coal

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small, solid pieces of materials from rocks or living things

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sediment

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

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cementation