Sedimaentary Rocks Flashcards

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How are sedimentary rocks formed

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Formed from particles of other rocks As well as dead plants and animals

It’s when sediments are deposited on sea and lake beds

Layers r built up over time and compressed and cemented creating solid rock

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What what colour and texture is limestone

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Grey

Coarse grained

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How is limestone formed

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Formed from particles of shells

They sink into seabed they r called sediment

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