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Cementation
the process of binding and hardening of sediments into hard rock
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Compaction
process by which pressure from rocks and soil reduces the size or volume of sediments
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Deposition
process by which sediment is deposited in a new location
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Erosion
the process by which sediment is moved
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Fossil fuels
fuels formed over millions of years from the remains of ancient organisms
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Landform
a physical structure on Earth that occurs naturally
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Sedimentary rock
rock that forms when sediments are compacted and cemented together
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Weathering
the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces