Sedimentary Flashcards
1
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Of, relating to or made of living matter
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Organic
2
Q
Matter that settles to the bottom of liquids
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Sediments
3
Q
The binding together of particles or other things
A
Cementation
4
Q
Erosion caused by a chemical reaction
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Chemical weathering
5
Q
when sediments are smashed down and pushed together
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Compaction
6
Q
The process in which sediments are deposited into landmasses and landfills
A
Deposition
7
Q
when sediments are smashed down and pushed together
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Compaction
8
Q
The process in which sediments are deposited into landmasses and landfills
A
Deposition
