Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is lithification in geology?
What is lithification in geology?
- The transformation of igneous rocks into sedimentary rocks
- The breakdown of existing rocks into smaller fragments
- The process of forming new sedimentary rock (correct)
- The movement of rocks from one location to another
Which process is NOT involved in lithification?
Which process is NOT involved in lithification?
- Recrystallization
- Cementation
- Melting (correct)
- Erosion
What are clastic sedimentary rocks formed from?
What are clastic sedimentary rocks formed from?
- Precipitation of chemical compounds out of water
- Breakdown of igneous rocks
- Cementation of individual rocks and stones (correct)
- Formation of precipitate from plants and aquatic organisms
How do chemical sedimentary rocks form?
How do chemical sedimentary rocks form?
What role does lithification play in the rock cycle?
What role does lithification play in the rock cycle?
What process is responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks like salt, gypsum, and limestone?
What process is responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks like salt, gypsum, and limestone?
Where are many sources of common table salt derived from?
Where are many sources of common table salt derived from?
In what types of areas are sodium chloride deposits often found?
In what types of areas are sodium chloride deposits often found?
What is the primary difference between recrystallization and cementation?
What is the primary difference between recrystallization and cementation?
What is the primary source of calcium ions and other crystalline structures involved in recrystallization?
What is the primary source of calcium ions and other crystalline structures involved in recrystallization?
What are the three processes involved in the final step of sedimentary rock formation known as lithification?
What are the three processes involved in the final step of sedimentary rock formation known as lithification?
What is the first step involved in the rock cycle according to the text?
What is the first step involved in the rock cycle according to the text?
During which lithification process do dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment grains together?
During which lithification process do dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment grains together?
What happens to loose sediments during the compaction process of lithification?
What happens to loose sediments during the compaction process of lithification?
Which type of sedimentary rock is formed by compaction according to the text?
Which type of sedimentary rock is formed by compaction according to the text?
