Sedimentary Rock

These are the processes that form sedimentary rock. Place these in the correct order.

• Deposition

• Compaction

• Erosion

• Cementation

• Weathering

What creates rock when sediment is pressed together under the weight of many layers and "glued" together?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• compaction and cementation

The layers of sediment forming on the ocean flow are the result of which process?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• compaction and cementation

What causes the bottom layers to turn into sedimentary rock?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• compaction and cementation

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Tiny pieces of broken rock like sand, silt, and clay are...

• sediment

• boulders

• fossil fuels

• dirt

What is the "cloudy" tan areas seen in the river and ocean in this satellite image?

• sediment

• rock

• fossil fuels

• mostly air

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What is the process of breaking of rock into tiny pieces called sediment?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• compaction and cementation

What is the process of dropping sediment in a new location?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• compaction and cementation

The arrows on the left side and in the middle of the diagram show which process?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• compaction and cementation

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How long does it take for sedimentary rock to form?

• a few hours

• as young as Mrs. Reinke

• as old as Mr. Guinn

• millions of years