Sedimentary Rocks

Question 1

Which statement describes deposition?

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Deposition happens after weathering and erosion.

Question 2

Which correctly lists three agents that loosen and carry away rock during the erosion process?

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plants, animals, wind

Question 3

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

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ice, water, wind

Question 4

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

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organic

Question 5

Which statement describes one role of minerals during cementation?

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Minerals bind sediments together.

Question 6

The image shows an example of a sedimentary rock.

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the ocean animals deposited in its layers

Question 7

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

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chemical

Question 8

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

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erosion and weathering

Question 9

Which main type of sedimentary rock forms from solutions?

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chemical

Question 10

The image shows an example of a sedimentary rock.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

visible rock fragments

Sedimentary Rocks Answers