Sedimentary Rocks

What is the process by which sedimentary rocks are formed?

• Lithification

• Metamorphism

• Volcanism

• Erosion

What are the three main types of sedimentary rocks?

• sandstone, shale, and conglomerate

• granite, limestone, and marble

• clastic, chemical, and organic

• igneous, metamorphic, and volcanic

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What is the process of weathering?

• The process of rocks forming from magma

• Breaking down rocks, soil, and minerals through exposure to the atmosphere, water, and biological organisms.

• Chemical reactions between rocks and air

• Erosion caused by wind and water

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What is the process of erosion?

• The process of erosion is the result of chemical reactions.

• The process of erosion is caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

• The process of erosion is the result of volcanic activity.

• The process of erosion is the wearing away or breaking down of rocks, soil, or other materials through the action of water, wind, or ice.

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What is the process of deposition?

• The process of deposition is when sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or landmass.

• The process of deposition is when sediments, soil, and rocks are transformed into a liquid state.

• The process of deposition is when sediments, soil, and rocks are rearranged within a landform or landmass.

• The process of deposition is when sediments, soil, and rocks are removed from a landform or landmass.

Which type of sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation of plant and animal remains?

• Metamorphic sedimentary rock

• Igneous sedimentary rock

• Chemical sedimentary rock

• Organic sedimentary rock

Which type of sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation of rock fragments?

• limestone

• shale

• conglomerate

• sandstone

Which type of sedimentary rock is formed from the evaporation of water?

• evaporite

• metamorphic

• igneous

• clastic

What are the two main processes of sedimentation?

• filtration and evaporation

• sublimation and crystallization

• condensation and distillation

• gravity settling and centrifugation

What are the factors that can cause sedimentary rocks to change over time?

• Weathering, erosion, compaction, cementation, and lithification

• Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation

• Volcanic activity, tectonic plate movement, and radioactive decay

• Chemical reactions, biological activity, and temperature changes

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