Sedimentary Rock

Rock made of layers of compressed sediments

• metamorphic rock

• igneous rock

• sedimentary rock

• school house rock

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The process of layers become stuck together forming sedimentary rocks

• sticking

• pressuring

• cementation

• deposition

How long does it take a complete sedimentary rock to form?

• millions of years

• thousands of years

Sedimentary rocks are _____.

• Formed from already existing rocks in layers

• A type of foliated igneous rock

• Formed under great heat and pressure

• Formed below the earth's surface as magma

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What are Sedimentary Rocks made of?

• Magma

• Dead flora and fauna

• Broken Fossils

• Accumulated Sediments

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Of the three kinds of sedimentary rocks, a rock that is made from the remains of living things is called

• Clastic sedimentary rock

• Organic sedimentary rock

• Chemical sedimentary rock

Which rock is this (sedimentary)?

Of the three kinds of sedimentary rocks, a rock that is made by precipitation of dissolved minerals from water is called

• Clastic sedimentary rock

• Organic sedimentary rock

• Chemical sedimentary rock

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What type of rock is sandstone?

• igenous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

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Of the three kinds of sedimentary rocks, a rock that is made up of fragments of older rocks is called

• Clastic sedimentary rock

• Organic sedimentary rock

• Chemical sedimentary rock