What type of rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments?
SOL 5.8 Geologic Processes Review

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments.
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What type of rock is created when lava cools and solidifies?
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Igneous rock is created when lava cools and solidifies.
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What is the term for the process where eroded materials are deposited in new locations?
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Deposition is the process where eroded materials are laid down in new locations.
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In an experiment, what do we call the variable that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable?
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The independent variable is the one that is changed or controlled in an experiment.
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What is the process called that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces?
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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces.
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What is the term for the movement of sediment from one place to another?
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Erosion is the movement of sediment from one place to another.
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What is the rock cycle?
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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.
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