7: sedimentary rocks Flashcards
1
Q
sedimentary rocks are concentrated mostly
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at earth’s surface
2
Q
rocks that contain fossils
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sedimentary
3
Q
clastic sedimentary rocks are identified by the size of their
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grains
4
Q
the three varieties of sedimentary rocks
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clastic, chemical, organic
5
Q
the most common chemical sedimentary rock
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limestone
6
Q
the two processes involved in lithification
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compaction and cementation
7
Q
sheets of sediment deposited in a continuous layer
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beds/strata
