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Formation of Sedimentary Rock & Fossil Fuels
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cementation | Process of binding and hardening of sediments into hard rock |
| Compaction | Process by which overlying pressure from rocks and soil reduces the size or volume of sediments |
| Decomposition | The process by which dead plants and animals decay or rot |
| Deposition | Process by which weathered and eroded material is deposited by wind, water, and ice |
| Erosion | The movement of weathered material by wind, water, or ice (e.g. glaciers) |
| Evidence | Facts or other information supporting a claim or proposition |
| Fossil fuels | Fuels formed over millions of years from the remains of ancient plants and animals; examples include coal, petroleum (oil) and natural gas |
| Landform | A physical structure on Earth that occurs naturally |
| Model | A picture, idea, or object that represents an object, a system, or process and is used to help with understanding; models have advantages and limitations |
| Organism | A living thing that grows, reproduces, responds to its environment, and can function on its own |
| Process of formation | The method by which a substance or object is formed |
| Sedimentary | Rock that forms when sediments are compacted and cemented together |
| Weathering | Process by which exposed rock is broken down by rain, frost, wind, or other elements of weather |
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