Sedimentary Rocks

Question 1

The image shows an example of a sedimentary rock.

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C: the ocean animals deposited in its layers

Question 2

The image shows an example of a sedimentary rock.

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C: visible rock fragments

Question 3

Which main type of sedimentary rock forms from dead plant and animal material?

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C: organic

Question 4

Which process squeezes layers of sediment together?

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A: compaction

Question 5

Which statement describes one role of minerals during cementation?

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A: Minerals bind sediments together.

Question 6

Which phrase describes a feature of clastic sedimentary rocks?

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C: grouped by size of rock fragments

Question 7

Which two parts of sedimentary rock formation include the breakdown and carrying away of existing rock?

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D: erosion and weathering

Question 8

The picture shows a sedimentary rock that was formed from crystalized minerals.

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A: chemical

Question 9

Which processes contribute to the formation of chemical sedimentary rocks?

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B: Minerals dissolve and crystalize.

Question 10

Which statement describes deposition?

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C: Deposition happens after weathering and erosion.

Sedimentary Rocks Answers