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5.7ASedimentary Rock
Earth's Changes Unit
Term | Definition |
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cementation | The process of minerals hardening around sediment. |
compaction | The squeezing together of rock layers due to pressure. |
deposition | The dropping of sediment in a new location by wind, water, and ice. |
erosion | The movement of sediment from one place to another by wind, water, and ice. |
sediment | Small pieces of weathered rock. |
sedimentary rock | A type of rock formed from layers of sediment that is compacted and cemented over time. |
weathering | The breaking down of larger rocks into smaller pieces called sediment. |
WEDCC | weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation |