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Sedimentary Rock
| Sedimentary Rock | rock formed from many layers of sediment |
| Compaction | pressure |
| Cementation | minerals glue the sediment together |
| Weathering | the breaking down of sediments |
| Erosion | the movement of sediments |
| Deposition | the dropping of sediments |
| Fossil | preserved remains of living organisms found in sedimentary rock |
| Fossil Fuels | fuels formed from the remains of decaying plants and animals; coal oil |
| Renewable resources | resources that continue to replenish themselves over time even when used. Examples: air, water, sunlight & trees |
| Nonrenewable resources | resources that can NOT be replaced in a short amount of time. Examples: coal, oil & natural gas. |