Sedimentary Rocks

Question 1

Sediments

Answer 1

Loose accumulations of mineral/rock particles that have been transported and redeposited

(ex. beach sand)

Question 2

Lithification

Answer 2

The processes by which sediments are transformed into rocks

Question 3

Clastic sedimentary rocks

Answer 3

Formed from the products of the mechanical breakup of other rocks

(ex. Sandstone)

Question 4

Chemical sedimentary rocks

Answer 4

Formed from crystals formed by precipitation or growth from a solution

(ex. Limestone)

Question 5

Organic sediments

Answer 5

Carbon-rich remains of living organisms

(ex. Coal)