Questions and Answers
What is the primary process that transforms sediment into rock?
Which sediment name is associated with gravel composed of rounded fragments?
What type of sediment is classified as very fine, less than 1/256 mm in size?
Which of the following rocks is formed from altered plant matter?
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What type of metamorphic rock is typically characterized by foliation?
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Which of the following sediments is classified as medium grain size?
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What is the defining characteristic of rock salt?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of limestone?
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Study Notes
Minerals and Rocks Overview
- Peridotite is an ultramafic rock primarily composed of olivine.
- Pumice is a volcanic rock characterized by its light, porous texture, formed from rapidly cooled lava.
Lithification Process
- Lithification transforms sediment into rock through compaction and cementation.
- Different sediment sizes relate to specific rock types:
- Conglomerate: Composed of rounded gravel fragments (coarse).
- Breccia: Composed of angular gravel fragments (coarse).
- Sandstone: Formed from sand-sized particles (medium).
- Siltstone: Composed of silt-sized particles (fine).
- Shale: Made from clay-sized particles (very fine).
Rock Composition and Types
- Chert: Light-colored, very fine crystalline rock, often composed of quartz.
- Flint: Dark-colored variety of chert.
- Rock Gypsum: Crystalline rock composed of gypsum.
- Rock Salt: Formed from the evaporation of saltwater.
- Bituminous Coal: Organic rock made from altered plant material.
Common Sedimentary Rocks
- Breccia, Conglomerate, Sandstone, Siltstone, Chert, Shale: Key sedimentary rocks with varying grain sizes and compositions.
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Limestone Types:
- Fossil Limestone: Contains fossilized remains.
- Coquina: Composed of shell fragments.
- Oolithic Limestone: Formed from ooids (small spherical grains).
- Chalk Limestone: Soft, white limestone composed of microscopic organisms.
- Micrite Limestone: Fine-grained, carbonate rock.
- Dolomite: Composed of mineral dolomite, with a slightly different composition than limestone.
Metamorphism
- Metamorphism relates to the process of rocks transforming under pressure and temperature.
- Several types of metamorphism exist, categorized by conditions and results.
- The metamorphic continuum illustrates the gradual transition from sedimentary to metamorphic rocks based on environmental changes.
Uses of Metamorphic Rocks
- Common metamorphic rocks have varied applications in construction, art, and industry, reflecting their unique properties and durability.
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Test your knowledge on Minerals and Rocks with this quiz based on Unit 3. Explore key concepts such as lithification and different rock types including peridotite and pumice. Ideal for students at Caloocan National Science and Technology High School.
