SEDIMENTS & SEDIMENTARY ROCKS

Question 1

pieces of broken down, pre-existing rocks at or near the Earth’s surface.

Answer 1

SEDIMENTS

Question 2

made up of lithified (undergone processes of compaction and cementation) sediments

Answer 2

SEDIMENTARY ROCKS

Question 3

focuses on the composition, characteristics, and origins of sedimentary rocks

Answer 3

SEDIMENTARY PETROLOGY

Question 4

model of processes responsible for the production of sediments and sedimentary rocks

Answer 4

SEDIMENTARY CYCLE

Question 5

Zone where chemical and mechanical weathering break down rock

Answer 5

Production Zone

Question 6

Zone where erosional agents transport sediments, removal of material

Answer 6

Transportation Zone

Question 7

Zone where solid particles settle or when ions precipitate

Answer 7

Deposition Zone