sedimentary rock Flashcards
1
Q
Sedimentary rocks form as a result of
A
as a result of compaction and cementation of sediment called lithification
2
Q
Examples of sedimentary rocks include
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shales, sandstone, and limestone
3
Q
Sedimentary rocks:
features
A
Erode and weather more rapidly than other types of rock
Form in layers
Have weak bedding planes
Are heavily jointed
Often have many bedding planes and fractures
