Sedimentology Basics Quiz

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What is the study of sediment called?

  • Paleontology
  • Mineralogy
  • Sedimentology (correct)
  • Petrology

What type of rocks are formed from the accumulation and cementation of sediments?

  • Metamorphic rocks
  • Sedimentary rocks (correct)
  • Igneous rocks
  • Volcanic rocks

What process involves the physical and chemical breakdown of rocks into smaller particles?

  • Compaction
  • Erosion
  • Deposition
  • Weathering (correct)

Which of the following is a common source of sedimentary particles?

<p>All of the above (D)</p>
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What is the term for the process of settling or coming to rest of transported sediment?

<p>Deposition (A)</p>
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Which type of sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation of plant or animal debris?

<p>Coal (A)</p>
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What type of sedimentary structure is formed by the migration of small ripples on a sediment surface?

<p>Ripple marks (B)</p>
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Which process involves the squeezing together of sediments to reduce the pore space and increase the density of the sediment?

<p>Compaction (D)</p>
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