Sedimentary Rocks

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8 Terms

1

coal

A fossil fuel that forms underground from partially decomposed plant material

<p>A fossil fuel that forms underground from partially decomposed plant material</p>
2

conglomerate

A sedimentary rock composed of rounded gravel-size particles.

<p>A sedimentary rock composed of rounded gravel-size particles.</p>
3

dolostone/dolomite

limestone that has been chemically altered by ground water, has more magnesium

<p>limestone that has been chemically altered by ground water, has more magnesium</p>
4

limestone

a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals

<p>a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals</p>
5

coquina

a soft porous limestone composed of shell and coral

<p>a soft porous limestone composed of shell and coral</p>
6

sandstone

A sedimentary rock formed by cementing grains of sand over time.

<p>A sedimentary rock formed by cementing grains of sand over time.</p>
7

shale

A sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay.

<p>A sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay.</p>
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siltsone

sedimentary rock made up of silt (very small particles)

<p>sedimentary rock made up of silt (very small particles)</p>