F.5 DSE Geography Unit 8.2a - Sedimentary rock

Which of the following are sedimentary rocks?

• Granite

• Shale

• Conglomerate

• Breccia

Which of the following are sedimentary rocks?

• Tuff

• Gypsum

• Gabbro

• Rock salt

Which of the following processes are included in the formation of CLASTIC sedimentary rock?

• Weathering and erosion

• Evaporation

• Transportation

• Sedimentation

• Lithification

What is the meaning of 'cementation'?

• When sediment turns into rocks

• When sediment glues up all together

• When loose weathered materials get eroded

• When sediment stops and becomes deposits at deltas

Identify the name of the rock shown in the photo.

(Hint: The rock particles are rounded!)

Identify the name of the rock shown in the photo.

(Hint: The particles are sand!)

Which of the following are the characteristics of CLASTIC sedimentary rock?

• It MUST contain fossils.

• It has layering structure, which is called strata.

• It may have ripple remarks.

• It is porous.

• It is made of sediment.

In which following ways NON-CLASTIC sedimentary rock can be formed?

• Evaporation

• Chemical precipitation

• Burial of dead vegetation and sea dwelling animals

• High pressure and temperatures