Sedimentry Rocks Flashcards
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What can sedimentary rocks contain
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Fossils
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Sedimentary rocks are found in….
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Layers
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Examples of sedimentary rocks
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Sandstone limestone and chalk
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How are sedimentary rocks made (FULL)
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Wind and water breakdown the earth bits of earth settle in lakes and rivers layers are formed and build up pressure and heat and time turn the layers to rock
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How are sedimentary rocks made (SHORT)
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small particles of other rocks or remains of plants and animals or could be made from chemicals built up in layers
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How is sandstone made
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Grains of sand
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How is limestone made
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Shells and skeletons of sea creatures
