Sedimentary Rocks Formation

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What causes rocks to crack and break into pieces?

  • High pressure from the Earth's core
  • Direct impact from meteorites
  • Chemical reactions with the atmosphere
  • Expansion and contraction due to cool nights and hot days (correct)

Which type of rock is formed when dissolved minerals come out of water?

  • Metamorphic
  • Clastic sedimentary
  • Chemical sedimentary (correct)
  • Igneous

What kind of rocks are commonly black, soft, and contain fossils?

  • Chemical sedimentary
  • Igneous
  • Organic sedimentary (correct)
  • Metamorphic

What is the process called when sediment melds together to form rock?

<p>Lithification (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sedimentary rock is commonly used for chalkboards?

<p>Limestone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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