Sedimentary Rocks

Sedimentary Rocks

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process in which wind, water, ice, or gravity transport rock fragments from one location to another.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of rock is formed when debris is buried, compressed, and cemented together?

Back

Sedimentary rock.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: Sedimentary rocks are often made up of other rocks and minerals.

Back

True.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do extrusive igneous rocks form?

Back

Extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that erupted onto Earth's surface.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct order of making and dropping off of sediments?

Back

Weathering, erosion, deposition.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is sedimentation?

Back

Sedimentation is the process of settling or being deposited as sediment.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main components of sedimentary rocks?

Back

Sedimentary rocks are mainly composed of minerals, rock fragments, and organic materials.

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does water play in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

Back

Water helps in the erosion of rocks and transports sediments, which can later form sedimentary rocks.

10.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is deposition in the context of sedimentary rocks?

Back

Deposition is the process where sediments settle out of the transporting medium (like water or wind) and accumulate.

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