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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sedimentary rock is commonly used for chalkboards?

    <p>Limestone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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