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5 Earth
Rocks and Soil TEK 5.7A
Term | Definition |
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Cementation | The process where grains of sediment get stuck together. |
Compactions | The process in which sediment is pressed together. |
Sedimentary Rock | Rock formed from layers of sediment through heat and pressure. |
Erosion | The movement of weathered material by wind, water, waves or ice. |
Weathering | The breaking down of rock into smaller pieces. |
Deposition | Depositing sediment in a new location (it builds new land). |