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Sedimentary rock
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sedimentary rock | rock formed from many layers of sediment. |
| Compaction | pressure |
| Cementation | minerals glue the sediment together |
| Fossil | preserved remains of living organisms found in sedimentary rock |
| Fossil Fuels | fuels formed from the remains of decaying plants and animals such as coal, oil, and natural gas |
| Renewable resources | resources that continue to replenish themselves over time even when used such as air, water, sunlight, trees |
| Non renewable resources | resources that can not be replaced in a short amount of time such as coal, oil, natural gas |