C2.4.2 sedimentary rocks

Question 1

What are the main factors which change one rock into another

Answer 1

heat, pressure, weathering and erosion

Question 2

How are sedimentary rocks formed

Answer 2

Sedimentary rocks are formed from sediments that have settled at the bottom of a ocean

and have been compressed over millions of years.

Question 3

PROPERTIES OF SEDIMENTARY ROCKS

Answer 3

POROUS- MADE UP OF SMALL GRAINS STUCK TOGETHER MEANING THERE ARE HOLES

SOFT EASY TO BREAK APART THE SEDIMENTS

Question 4

WHAT ARE SEDIMENTARY ROCKS USED FOR

GIVE 2 EXAMPLES

Answer 4

BUILDING MATERIALS

E.G SANDSTONE AND LIMESTONE