Chapter 26.3 Flashcards
1
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clasts
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small rock and mineral fragments
2
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what types of erosion are rocks on Earth’s 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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pore space
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6
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compaction
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7
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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 is the decreasing size of clasts?
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12
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which clast size would be deposited?
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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?
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17
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what are the 3 types of sedimentary rock?
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