Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Sedimentary Rocks

Key words on sedimentary rocks

TermDefinition
Sedimentary Formation solidifies into its form from weathering or erosion and then goes through lithification
Weathering physical and chemical break down of a rock
Erosion Transport of broken down pieces by wind, water or ice
Lithification compaction of loose grains that are cemented together using pressure
Pore Space space between grains after lithification - higher compaction = less pore space
3 Groups of Lithification clastic, bioclastic, and chemical
Clastic -composed of fragments of pre-existing rock that have been transported some distance from their points of origin -smallest grain size
Bioclastic a sedimentary rock that is composed of the remains of small organisms/ organic material
Chemical use of chemical reaction to break down rock; less common
Metamorphic Formation forms from protolith using heat and pressure (changing appearance of rock)
Protolith pre-existing parent rock
Contact Metamorphism high heat applied by contact causing metamorphism
Regional Metamorphism high pressure applied changes rocks deep inside the earth
Foliated Formation occurs from regional; looks like bands and looks as if they can be pulled apart because of compaction
Crystallization formation due to contact metamorphism
Created by: tyty17
Popular Science sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards