Terms to Know
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Coal Seam
Coal found between layers of rock
Sediment
Fine particles (like silt or sand) carried by wind or water
Sedimentary Rock
Rocks formed from layers of sediment particles cemented together
Organic
Coming from living things such as plants or animals
Coal
A black or brownish sedimentary rock made from organic sediment
Core Sample
Cylinder shaped sample of rock layers beneath the earth
Overburden
Layers of soil and rock found above a coal seam
