Across
- 1. formed by the accumulation or deposition of small particles
- 4. when mineral constituents become supersaturated
- 5. layers of sediment are squished together and any water is forced out
- 7. consists of angular fragments put together
- 9. a carbonate sedimentary rock that is usually composed in marine life
- 11. made up of sand grains and organic minerals.
- 12. by grains of mudstone and sandstone
- 13. fragile rock usually formed by clay or mud
- 16. rocks created through organic processes
- 18. Unconsolidated particles created by the weathering and erosion of rock
- 19. loose grains of sediment are formed into rock
Down
- 2. generally take place is marine basins
- 3. consists of silt,sand, or clay
- 6. form from transported solid material
- 8. limestone composed of broken shells
- 10. a layer of sedimentary rock or soil formed at the Earth’s surface
- 14. a terrestrial sedimentary rock linked by precipitation of carbonate minerals
- 15. ancient rock impressions forming around bone
- 17. sediments are glued together by minerals.
- 20. contains sulphuric, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen.