chapter 26 part 3

Question 1

define clasts

Question 2

what types of erosion are rocks on earths exposed to ?

Question 3

what does it mean if clasts are being transported

Answer 3

its being moved from one location to another

Question 4

what does it mean if clasts are being deposited?

Answer 4

put away or dropped off

Question 5

define pore space

Answer 5

empty spaces between grains

Question 6

define compaction

Answer 6

compassion is they stick together due to over weight

Question 7

define cementation

Question 8

how are sedimentary rocks formed?

Answer 8

clasts get compacted together

Question 9

what is another name for clasts

Question 10

what are sedimentary rocks called that are mostly made of class

Question 11

what is the decreasing size of clasts

Answer 11

mud/clay

Question 12

which clast size would be deposited first

Answer 12

gravel

Question 13

what are 4 common detrial sedimentary rocks?

Question 14

how are chemical sedimentary rocks formed`

Question 15

if sedimentary rocks contain remains of living organisms what are they called

Answer 15

biochemical sedimentary rock

Question 16

what are 2 common biochemical sedimentary rocks

Answer 16

lime stoal and coal

Question 17

what are 3 types of sedimentary rock