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Sedimentary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Clastic Rock | Sedimentary rock that forms when rock fragments are squeezed together |
| Organic Rock | Forms where the remains of plants and animals deposited in thick layers |
| Chemical Rock | When minerals that are dissolved in a solutions crystallize |
| Sediment | small solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things |
| Erosion | when running water wind or ice loosens and carry's it away |
| Deposition | The process by witch sediment settles out of the water or wind carrying it |
| Compaction | The process that presses sediment together |
| Cementation | The process in which dissolves minerals crystallize and glue particles |