Sedimentary Rock Identification

Determine the type of sedimentary rock:

• Detrital

• Chemical

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Determine the type of sedimentary rock:

• Detrital

• Chemical

Answer explanation

Sedimentary rock forms from:

• weathering and erosion, and then compaction and cementation

• crystallization of magma

• intense pressure and heat

• asteroid impacts

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

These can be sediments of chemical/biological sedimentary rocks:

• Clay

• Shells and other animal hard parts

• Gravel

• Plant material

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These can be sediments of detrital sedimentary rocks:

• Clay

• Evaporites

• Shells and other animal hard parts

• Gravel

• Sand

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I found a rock, it contained a fossil, therefore, it must be a(n)

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Sedimentary rock formed from weathered rock are called:

• detrital

• chemical

• biochemical

• intrusive

• extrusive

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Determine the type of sedimentary rock:

• Detrital

• Chemical

Answer explanation

Determine the type of sedimentary rock:

• Detrital

• Chemical

Answer explanation

Determine the type of sedimentary rock:

• Detrital

• Chemical

Answer explanation