Understanding the 6 Processes in Sedimentary Rock Formation

Explore the 6 key processes that create sedimentary rocks, from weathering to cementation.

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The 6 processes to form a sedimentary rock are: 1. Weathering - breakdown of rocks into smaller particles; 2. Erosion - removal of sediments; 3. Transportation - movement of sediments; 4. Deposition - settling of sediments; 5. Compaction - pressing sediments together; 6. Cementation - binding of sediments into solid rock.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are sedimentary rocks? Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and consolidation of mineral and organic particles.
  2. How do weathering and erosion contribute to rock formation? Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, while erosion removes these sediments, leading to sedimentary rock formation.
  3. What is the role of compaction and cementation? Compaction presses sediments together, while cementation binds them into solid rock, completing the rock formation process.

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