The Rock Cycle- Sedimentary Rocks - Option B
Created by kmarcano
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Clastic sedimentary Rock
rocks formed by the compaction of broken pieces or class of weathered and eroded rocks
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Chemical sedimentary Rock
rocks formed by the chemical precipitation that begins as water traveling through rocks, dissolves, some of the minerals
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Organic sedimentary rock
rocks formed by the accumulation of organic material (such as plants, animal remains, roots, etc)
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Sediments
material (ie. gravel, sand and mud) that is transported and deposited by wind, water, ice, or gravity
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Minerals
naturally occurring compounds or elements, most are inorganic solids with a crystal structure.