CH26.3 Flashcards
1
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Define clasts
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a constituent fragment of a clastic rock.
2
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What types of erosion are rocks on Earths surface exposed to?
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3
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What does it mean if clasts are being transported?
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4
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What does it mean if clasts are being deposited?
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5
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Define pore space
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6
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Define compaction
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7
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Define cementation
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8
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How are sedimentary rocks formed?
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9
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What is another name for clasts?
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10
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What are sedimentary rocks called that are mostly made of clasts?
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11
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What are decreasing size of clasts?
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12
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Which is clast size would be deposited first?
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13
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What are 4 common detrital sedimentary rocks?
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14
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How are chemical sedimentary rocks formed?
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15
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If sedimentary rocks contain remains of living organisms what are they called?
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16
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What are 2 common biochemical sedimentary rocks called?
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17
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What are the 3 types of sedimentary rocks?
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