Sedimentary Rock and Weathering Review Sheet
Define the following terms:
1. Weathering: __________________________________________
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2. Erosion: ______________________________________________
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3. Deposition: ___________________________________________
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4. Compaction: __________________________________________
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5. Cementation: _________________________________________
6. What are the three types of sedimentary rock?
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7. Give an example of each type of sedimentary rock:
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8. Explain how each type of sedimentary rock forms:
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9. List the types of weathering:
Mechanical
Chemical
10. What are the similarities and differences between mechanical and
chemical weathering? _____________________________________
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11. Know how to explain one type of mechanical and chemical
weathering.
12. What are the factors that affect weathering? ________________
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13. How did the two types of limestone compare in the sedimentary
rock lab?
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