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Which is NOT one of the three textures of sedimentary rocks?
a) extrusive
b) chemical
c) clastic
d) organic

Formed from fragments of other rocks:
a) clastic
b) chemical
c) organic
d) extrusive

If a rock forms through evaporation, it is the kind of sedimentary rock texture called:
a) chemical
b) clastic
c) extrusive
d) organic

If a rock forms from the remains of plants and animals, it is the kind of sedimentary rock texture called:
a) chemical
b) clastic
c) organic
d) vesicular

Movement of rock fragments by wind, water, or ice is called:
a) cementation
b) compaction
c) erosion
d) weathering

Rock salt forms when water evaporates and leaves salt behind. Rock salt is a(n):
a) chemical sedimentary rock
b) clastic sedimentary rock
c) organic sedimentary rock
d) vesicular sedimentary rock

When sediments are squeezed closer together it is called:
a) cementation
b) compaction
c) erosion
d) weathering

Limestone can form in many ways. Limestone stalagtites and stalagmites that form from precipiating out of water in a cave are examples of:
a) chemical sedimentary rocks
b) clastic sedimentary rocks
c) organic sedimentary rocks
d) vesicular sedimentary rock

If a rock contains fossil seashells it is most likely a(n)
a) chemical sedimentary rock
b) clastic sedmientary rock
c) organic sedimentary rock
d) igneous rock

The main difference between conlglomerate and breccia is the
a) size of the particles
b) shape of the particles
c) composition of the particles
d) method of formation; conglomerate is clastic and breccia is chemical

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