Sedimentary Rocks Answers
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Which main type of sedimentary rock forms from solutions?
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chemicalB
clasticC
organicD
shale2
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Which correctly lists three factors that contribute to weathering of rock?
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ice, water, windB
layers, minerals, waterC
minerals, water, iceD
water, minerals, wind3
Which two parts of sedimentary rock formation include the breakdown and carrying away of existing rock?
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cementation and erosionB
compaction and cementationC
deposition and compactionD
erosion and weathering4
Which type of sedimentary rock forms from weathered sediment?
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chemicalB
clasticC
coalD
organic5
The image shows an example of a sedimentary rock.
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visible crystal formationsB
variation of colored sedimentsC
visible rock fragmentsD
distribution of organic materials6
The image shows an example of a sedimentary rock.
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the varying sizes of its rock fragmentsB
the visible pieces of sediment it containsC
the ocean animals deposited in its layersD
the crystals of dissolved minerals it contains7
Which correctly lists three agents that loosen and carry away rock during the erosion process?
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animals, heat, sedimentB
heat, wind, plantsC
plants, animals, windD
sediment, heat, plants8
Which processes contribute to the formation of chemical sedimentary rocks?
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Organisms decay in a solution.B
Minerals dissolve and crystalize.C
Rock fragments squeeze together.D
The remains of plants and animals.9
Which process binds together sediment to form new rock?
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cementationB
compactionC
depositionD
erosion10
Which statement describes one role of minerals during cementation?
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Minerals bind sediments together.B
Compressed minerals form new rock.C
Sediments dissolve and bind minerals together.D
Spaces between minerals are filled with sediments.Did you find these answers helpful?
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