26.3 Flashcards
1
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Define clasts?
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2
Q
What types of erosion are rocks on Earth’s surface exposed to?
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3
Q
What does it mean if clasts are being transported?
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4
Q
What does it mean if clasts are being deposited?
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5
Q
Define pore space
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6
Q
Define compaction
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7
Q
Define cementation
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8
Q
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
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9
Q
What is another name for clasts?
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10
Q
What are sedimentary rocks called that are mostly made of clasts?
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11
Q
What is the decreasing size of clasts?
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12
Q
Which clast size would be deposited first?
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13
Q
What are 4 common detrital sedimentary rocks?
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14
Q
How are chemical sedimentary rocks formed?
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15
Q
If sedimentary rocks contain remains of living organisms what are they called?
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