This sedimentary rock texture means bits and pieces of rock. Clastic

When a stream flows into a lake, the sediments are typically distributed by size. This is called: Sorting

The sediment with a size between 6.4 cm and 25.6 cm is called: Cobble

The sedimentary rock that forms from clay sediments is called: Shale

The first step in the process of sedimentary rock formation is: Deposition

Only sedimentary rocks may contain this important clue to past life on Earth: Fossils

Letter B is the symbol for which sedimentary rock? Limestone

Which grain size is missing from the list? pebbles Boulders, cobbles, ________, sand, silt, clay

What process in a stream is responsible for rounding these rocks? abrasion

This important sedimentary rock is formed from compacted plant remains. Coal

What property is used to classify land- derived sedimentary rocks? Grain or particle size

This sedimentary rock is composed of calcite. limestone

A stream slows to a velocity of 2cm/s. Which type of sedimentary rock would form from deposition occurring at this location? Sandstone

During which geologic period did the bedrock around Syracuse form? Silurian

In what NYS landscape region are the following two sedimentary rocks found? Erie-Ontario Lowlands

If a shallow sea dried up, what sedimentary rock would likely form? Rock Salt

What test can be performed to see if a rock is limestone? Acid test

What sedimentary rock began forming during the Carboniferous Period? coal

What sedimentary rock is composed of rounded pebbles? conglomerate