What is a sedimentary rock?(1 point)
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A sedimentary rock is a type of rock that forms from deposited materials, such as mud, sand, or mineral fragments, that are compacted and cemented together over time.
What is a sedimentary rock?(1 point)
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A sedimentary rock is a type of rock that forms from accumulated sediments or organic materials that have been compressed and cemented together over time.
Earth's Layers and Features Unit Test
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Which of the following is the best definition of deposition in geology?(1 point)
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laying down of sediment in layers carried by wind, water or ice
laying down of sediment in layers carried by wind, water or ice
the mixing of many layers of sediment by wind, water or ice
the mixing of many layers of sediment by wind, water or ice
the creation of volcanic rock when liquid magma hits the ocean and cools
the creation of volcanic rock when liquid magma hits the ocean and cools
the creation of any metamorphic rock
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Which of the following is the best definition of deposition in geology?(1 point)
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laying down of sediment in layers carried by wind, water or ice
laying down of sediment in layers carried by wind, water or ice
the mixing of many layers of sediment by wind, water or ice
the mixing of many layers of sediment by wind, water or ice
the creation of volcanic rock when liquid magma hits the ocean and cools
the creation of volcanic rock when liquid magma hits the ocean and cools
the creation of any metamorphic rock
The laying down of sediment in layers carried by wind, water or ice is the best definition of deposition in geology.
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