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- 1. Multiple ChoiceSedimentary rocks may contain fossils.TrueFalse
- 2. Multiple ChoiceSedimentary rock type made from bits of minerals and other Earth material that were weathered and moved is _?_ sedimentary rock.clasticchemicalorganic
- 3. Multiple Choicethe dropping of sediments in layers.compactiondepositionerosionweathering
- 4. Multiple Choicesqueezing sediments together in layerscompactionweatheringcementationdeposition
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the correct order of making and dropping off of sediments?weathering, erosion, depositionerosion, weathering, depositionweathering, deposition , erosion
- 6. Multiple Choicethe process by which running water, wind, or ice carry away bits of broken-up rockweatheringsedimenterosioncememtation
- 7. Multiple ChoiceSedimentary rock formed from remains of plants and animals is called _?_.chemical sedimentary rockorganic sedimentary rockclastic sedimentary rockerosion
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an example of an organic sedimentary rock?coalbrecciarock saltshale
- 9. Multiple Choicesmall, solid pieces of materials from rocks or living thingssedimentclastic rockorganic rockdeposition
- 10. Multiple Choicethe process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment together.compactiondepositionorganic sedimentary rockcementation
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Wind and water have eroded this rock to show the layers of sediment that were laid down millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?SedimentaryIgneousMetamorphic - 12. Multiple ChoiceName this rock.dolomitesandstoneshalecoquina
- 13. Multiple ChoiceName this rock.lithographic limestonebrecciacoalconglomerate
- 14. Multiple ChoiceName this rock.marbleorganic limestonesandstonegranite
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements is called _?_.erosionweatheringsediments
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThis rock is made of salts left behind when a shallow sea evaporated. What type of sedimentary rock is it?clastic sedimentary rockchemical sedimentary rockorganic sedimentary rock
- 17. Multiple ChoiceName this rock.sandstonecoalshaleflint
- 18. Multiple Choice
What causes the pressure necessary to form sedimentary rocks?
chemicals in the rock
temperatures inside the Earth
weight from sediments above
water flowing over rock
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