Sedimentary Rock

What is the rock cycle?

• The process of weathering and erosion of rocks.

• The continuous process of rock formation and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

• The cycle of water evaporation and precipitation.

• The formation of fossils in sedimentary rocks.

What is cementation?

• The process of layers becoming stuck together, forming sedimentary rocks.

• The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

• The process of melting rocks to form magma.

• The process of transporting sediments from one place to another.

What is pressure in geology?

• The force of objects pushing on other objects.

• The weight of rocks above a certain point.

• The temperature at which rocks melt.

• The amount of water in the soil.

How do sedimentary rocks form?

• They form from the accumulation and compaction of sediment over time.

• They form from the cooling and solidification of magma.

• They form from the metamorphism of existing rocks.

• They form from the crystallization of minerals in water.

What are the three main types of rocks?

• Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary.

• Granite, limestone, and sandstone.

• Basalt, shale, and quartzite.

• Clay, silt, and gravel.

What is deposition?

• Sediment that is left behind in rivers, lakes, and oceans.

• The process of water evaporating from the surface of a body of water.

• The movement of sediment from one location to another.

• The formation of new land through volcanic activity.

What is weathering?

• The process of plants growing in rocky areas.

• The breakdown of rock into smaller particles from the effects of wind, water, and ice.

• The formation of new rocks from molten lava.

• The movement of rocks from one place to another by gravity.

What is compaction?

• The process by which sediments are pressed together under pressure.

• The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

• The process of water moving through soil layers.

• The process of plants growing in a specific area.

What is a fossil?

• The preserved remains or traces of ancient living organisms found in sedimentary rocks.

• A type of rock formed from volcanic activity.

• A living organism that has existed for millions of years.

• A mineral that is commonly found in igneous rocks.

What causes rocks to break down?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Melting

• Compaction