Sedimentary Rocks

Question 1

Which statement describes deposition?

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Deposition happens after weathering and erosion.

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

organic

Question 3

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

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erosion and weathering

Question 4

Which process moves small rock pieces during sedimentary rock formation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

erosion

Question 5

Which main type of sedimentary rock forms from solutions?

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chemical

Question 6

Which correctly lists three factors that contribute to weathering of rock?

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ice, water, wind

Question 7

Which process squeezes layers of sediment together?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

compaction

Question 8

The image shows an example of a sedimentary rock.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the ocean animals deposited in its layers

Question 9

Which type of sedimentary rock forms from weathered sediment?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

clastic

Question 10

Which statement describes one role of minerals during cementation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Minerals bind sediments together.

Sedimentary Rocks Answers