How is sedimentary rock formed?

In this lesson, we will learn about our third type of rock: sedimentary rock. We will look at the steps needed to make sedimentary rock and how fossils are formed in sedimentary rock. We will then learn what a palaeontologist is and identify some different fossils. For this lesson

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Q1.What is metamorphosis?

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Q2.What are the TWO things that can turn sedimentary rock or igneous rock into metamorphic rock?

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Q3.Which type of rock is formed when heat and pressure inside the Earth change igneous and sedimentary rock?

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Q4.Which type of rock is formed when magma or lava cools?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is metamorphosis?

1/4

Q2.What are the TWO things that can turn sedimentary rock or igneous rock into metamorphic rock?

Select two (2) boxes

2/4

Q3.Which type of rock is formed when heat and pressure inside the Earth change igneous and sedimentary rock?

3/4

Q4.Which type of rock is formed when magma or lava cools?

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Science - Sedimentary rock - End of lesson Quiz

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Q1.Which type of rock is formed when heat and pressure inside the Earth change igneous and sedimentary rock?

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Q2.Which type of rock is formed when pressure from layers of sediment causes the sediment to compact and cement.

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Q3.Which type of rock is formed when magma or lava cools?

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Q4.What type of rocks do fossils form in?

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Q5.What kind of scientist studies fossils?

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Science - Sedimentary rock - End of lesson Quiz

Don't worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Which type of rock is formed when heat and pressure inside the Earth change igneous and sedimentary rock?

1/5

Q2.Which type of rock is formed when pressure from layers of sediment causes the sediment to compact and cement.

2/5

Q3.Which type of rock is formed when magma or lava cools?

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Q4.What type of rocks do fossils form in?

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Q5.What kind of scientist studies fossils?

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Lesson summary: How is sedimentary rock formed?

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