Sedimentary Rocks

Front

What factors can lead to the formation of a sedimentary rock?

Back

compaction and cementation

Front

What factors can lead to the formation of a sedimentary rock?

Back

evaporation and precipitation

Front

Describe the TEXTURE of Breccia.

Back

clastic

Front

Which of the following is a CLASTIC sedimentary rock?
rock gypsum,
limestone,
gabbro,
conglomerate

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conglomerate

Front

Describe the method of lithification for Sandstone.

Back

compaction and cementation

Front

What is the COMPOSITION of Bituminous coal?

Back

compacted organic material

Front

Describe the TEXTURE of Limestone.

Back

biological/bioclastic

Front

Which of the following is an ORGANICALLY formed sedimentary rock? chert, bituminous coal, siltstone, shale

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bituminous coal

Front

Describe the TEXTURE of Dolostone.

Back

chemical (crystalline)

Front

Which of the following is a chemically formed sedimentary rock? coquina, breccia, rock salt, sandstone

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rock salt