Cementation

the process of binding and hardening of sediments into hard rock

Compaction

process by which pressure from rocks and soil reduces the size or volume of sediments

Deposition

process by which sediment is deposited in a new location

Erosion

the process by which sediment is moved

Fossil fuels

fuels formed over millions of years from the remains of ancient organisms

Landform

a physical structure on Earth that occurs naturally

Sedimentary rock

rock that forms when sediments are compacted and cemented together

Weathering

the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces