Sedimentary Rocks Answers

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Which phrase provides the best definition of sedimentary rocks?

A
rocks that form when a solution evaporates
B
rocks that act as glue to hold larger rocks together
C
rocks that form from materials that existed in older rocks
D
rocks that form from broken pieces of younger rocks
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clastic organic✔ chemical

A
clastic
B
organic
C
✔ chemical
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✔ organic clastic chemical

A
✔ organic
B
clastic
C
chemical
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Which rock is a clastic rock?

A
[Image: light colored rock composed of different sizes of ...]
Option A
B
[Image: light colored rock with large crystal structure....]
Option B
C
[Image: Brown rock containing small pieces of different ma...]
Option C
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Which statement accurately describes chemical rocks?

A
The minerals in a chemical rock form from once-living matter.
B
The minerals in a chemical rock resist change.
C
Chemical rocks form when rock fragments are squeezed together.
D
Chemical rocks form when minerals dissolve in a solution and crystalize.

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