ch 26 pt3

Question 1

define clast´s

Answer 1

they are small rocks and mineral fragments

Question 2

what types of erosion are rocks on earthś surface exposed to?

Question 3

what does it mean if clasts are being transported

Answer 3

its being moved from one point to anouther

Question 4

define pore space

Question 5

define compation

Answer 5

where they stick together due to weight

Question 6

define containment

Question 7

how are sedimentary rocks formed?

Answer 7

clast get compacted together causing cemementation

Question 8

what is anouther name for clasts

Answer 8

sedimentary rock

Question 9

what are sedimentary rocks called that are mostly made of clasts

Question 10

what is the decressing size of clasts

Answer 10

mud/clay

Question 11

which clasts size would be disposted first

Answer 11

gravel

Question 12

what are the 4 common detril sedimitry rocks

Question 13

how are chemial sedimitry rocks formed?

Question 14

if sedimitriy rocks contain remain of living orginzims what are they called

Answer 14

fossles and bichemical sedimentry rocks

Question 15

what are 2 common biochemical sedimentray rocks

Answer 15

lime stone and coal

Question 16

what are the 3 types of sedimentary rock

Answer 16

bio chem and detriam