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igneous rock
rock formed by the solidification of molten magma |
example: basalt and carbonate rocks
non example: limestone or sedimentary rocks |
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metamorphic rocks
rock altered by pressure and heat |
example: soapstone and slate rocks
non example: igneous rocks like basalt |
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sediments
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid |
example: oxide minerals and chalk minerals
non example: metamorphic rocks like slate |
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organic matter
matter composed of organic compounds that has come from once living organisms such as plants and animals |
example: carbon based substances made by decomposed or living things
non example: inorganic matter |
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humus
the organic component of soil,formed by decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms |
example: decaying animals and plant body parts
non example: living things that are not decayed |
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compaction
an increase in the density of some thing |
example: sediments packed together with little holes
non example: cementation |
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pressure
the continuous force exerted on an object by something in contact with it |
example: a dog pile
non example: people in a line |
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sedimentary rock
rock formed by consolidated sediments |
example: conglomerate and sand stone rocks
non example: pressure |
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cementation
the binding together of particles |
example: side walks
non example: compaction |
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peat
a brown soil like material consisting of partly decomposed vegetable matter used for gardening |
example: vegetable matter used for gardening
non example: humus |
