Sedimentary Rocks and Fossil Fuels Flashcard

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What is weathering?

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The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements.

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What happens to sediments after they are transported by wind, water, or ice?

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They are deposited in layers.

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What natural force is most likely responsible for the formation of narrow passages through cliffs?

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Flowing water eroded the soil.

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What process moves sediments to new locations after rocks are broken down?

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Erosion.

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What is the main result of deposition in the sedimentary rock cycle?

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Sediments settle in layers.

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Define erosion.

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The process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock, minerals, and organic material that are transported by wind, water, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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The process where sediments are laid down in new locations, often in layers.

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What is compaction in the sedimentary rock cycle?

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The process where sediments are pressed together under pressure, reducing their volume.

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What is cementation?

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The process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.