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Etymology: Latin sedimentum settling, from sedēre to sit, sink down. Date: 1547. 1 : the matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid...
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As the rocks cool, and more magma is introduced from below, the plate is forced away from the spreading ridge, and acquires a sediment cover. As shown in the figure, in this case, the oceanic plate eventually "dives" under the adjacent continental plate.
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/n. ˈsɛd ə mənt; v. ˈsɛd əˌmɛnt/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [n. sed-uh-muh nt; v. sed-uh-ment] Show IPA. Use sediment in a Sentence...
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Earth's water: Rivers and sediment As the rivers move they are carrying soil, sand, and sediment along with them. The sediments that rivers transport actually play quite an important role in shaping the environment and even in our own lives.
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The Rock Cycle is a group of changes. Igneous rock can change into sedimentary rock or into metamorphic rock. Sedimentary rock can change into metamorphic rock or into igneous rock. Metamorphic rock can change into igneous Igneous rock forms when magma cools and makes crystals. When it pours out on Earth's surface,
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sediment n. Material that settles to the bottom of a liquid; lees. Solid fragments of inorganic or organic material that come from the weathering of Food Lover's Companion: sediment...
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Many of the sediments in our rivers, lakes, and oceans have been contaminated by pollutants. Many of the contaminants were released years ago while other...
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The Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002 authorizes $270 million from FY2004 through FY2008 to help with the remediation of contaminated sediment in the 31 U.S. Great Lakes Areas of Concern (AoCs), including specific funding designated for public outreach and research components.
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Layers of sediment are deposited at the bottom of seas and lakes. The salts that are present in the layers of sediment start to crystallize out as the water is squeezed out. These salts help to cement the particles together.
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