Mini-assessment - Rock and Rock Cycle

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What geologic process changes pieces of rocks, minerals and other materials into sedimentary rocks?

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Compacting and Cementing.

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What is the breaking down of rocks?

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Weathering.

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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Sediment forming together.

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Fossils are often found in ____________ because it is formed from the remains of once living things.

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Sedimentary.

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Sedimentary rocks are formed by ___

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Small pieces of rock are compacted and cemented together.

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Define sedimentary rock.

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A type of rock formed by the accumulation and consolidation of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the role of weathering in the rock cycle?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, which can then form sedimentary rocks.

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Explain the process of compaction in sedimentary rock formation.

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Compaction occurs when sediments are pressed together under their own weight, reducing the space between them.

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What is cementation in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals precipitate from water and fill the spaces between sediment grains, binding them together.

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What are fossils and how do they relate to sedimentary rocks?

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Fossils are the preserved remains of once-living organisms found in sedimentary rocks, formed from the accumulation of sediments.