Chapter 26.3

Question 1

define clasts

Answer 1

small rock and mineral fragments

Question 2

what types of erosion are rocks on Earth’s surface exposed to

Answer 2

water wind other forces

Question 3

what does it mean if clasts are being transported

Answer 3

its being moved

Question 4

what does it mean if clasts are being deposited

Answer 4

put away

Question 5

define pore space

Answer 5

when clasts dont fit perfectly together

Question 6

define compaction

Answer 6

when clasts stick together due to weight

Question 7

how are sedimentary rocks formed

Answer 7

clasts get compacted together water moves between causing cementaion

Question 8

what is another name of clasts

Answer 8

detritus

Question 9

what are sedimentary rocks called that are mostly made of clasts

Answer 9

detrital sedimentary rock

Question 10

what is the decreasing size of clasts

Answer 10

gravel sand silt clay/mud

Question 11

which clast size would be deposited first

Answer 11

gravel

Question 12

what are 4 common detrail sedimentary rocks

Answer 12

conglomerate sandstone siltstone shale

Question 13

how are chemical sedimentary rocks formed

Answer 13

form from water that contains dissolved solids minerals crystallize

Question 14

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

Answer 14

biochemical sedimentary rock

Question 15

what are 2 common biochemical sedimentary rocks

Answer 15

limestone coal

Question 16

what are the 3 types of sedimentary rocks

Question 17

define cementaion

Answer 17

when clasts stick together due to water